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Beefsteak raw vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beefsteak raw and cervelat

  • Beefsteak raw has more zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and selenium; however, cervelat has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 117% more.
  • Beefsteak raw has 2 times more vitamin B6 than cervelat. Beefsteak raw has 0.543mg of vitamin B6, while cervelat has 0.26mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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 +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.04mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 +22.5%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%
Contains more FatsFats +467.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +993.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 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 -83.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +451%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak raw 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 5.5µg 117%
Sodium 55mg 1300mg 54%
Saturated fat 1.875g 11.51g 44%
Fats 5.36g 30.43g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 12.97g 27%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.56mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.26mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Phosphorus 220mg 111mg 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Selenium 27.9µg 20.3µg 14%
Calories 134kcal 362kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.33mg 11%
Copper 0.079mg 0.15mg 8%
Protein 21.38g 17.45g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin D 3IU 44IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.31mg 5%
Potassium 375mg 260mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Cholesterol 67mg 74mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.33g 1%
Iron 2mg 2.04mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 5mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.3µg 0%
Folate 3µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.