Beef vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef and cervelat
- Beef is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin C.
- Cervelat covers your daily sodium needs 54% more than beef.
- Beef contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than cervelat. While beef contains 0.669mg of vitamin B6, cervelat contains only 0.26mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +365.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1705% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +374.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 5.5µg | 54% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1300mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 11.51g | 41% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 30.43g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.26mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 12.97g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 111mg | 21% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 17.45g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.04mg | 13% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 362kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.56mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 20.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 4.31mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 260mg | 3% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 78.9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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