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Beef Liver vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Liver and Cervelat

  • Beef Liver is richer than Cervelat in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Choline, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2712% higher.
  • Cervelat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +220.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +9422%
Contains more ZincZinc +107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12550%
Contains more CholineCholine +439.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +773.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more FatsFats +478.5%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1053.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.2g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Cervelat Opinion
Calories 191kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 29.08g 17.45g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 1.9mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 5.13g 3.33g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 3.33g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 49IU 44IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 9mg Cervelat
Potassium 352mg 260mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 2.04mg Beef Liver
Sugar 0g 0.85g Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.56mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 111mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1300mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.1µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 20.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.33mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.31mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.26mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 5.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 2µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Cervelat
Choline 426mg 78.9mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 11.51g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.2g Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1003%
Beef Liver
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.