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Beef sirloin vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Cervelat

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 168% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Cervelat. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Cervelat contains 0.26mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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 +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.04mg

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 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 EVitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +274.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +76.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +505%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +511.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 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 -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +546.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Cervelat Opinion
Calories 177kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 30.8g 17.45g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 81mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 9mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 260mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 5.7mg 2.56mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 111mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1300mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.011mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 20.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.31mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.26mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.3µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 78.9mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 11.51g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.2g Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin 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
53%
Beef sirloin
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.