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Beefsteak vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beefsteak and cervelat

  • Beefsteak has more vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, cervelat has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 172% more.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more vitamin B6 than cervelat. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of vitamin B6, while cervelat has 0.26mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.5%

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 EVitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +298.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +101.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1619%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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 Beefsteak Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 5.5µg 172%
Sodium 57mg 1300mg 54%
Saturated fat 5.951g 11.51g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.26mg 25%
Fats 15.11g 30.43g 24%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.56mg 21%
Protein 26.72g 17.45g 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.298g 12.97g 17%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.31mg 17%
Phosphorus 213mg 111mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.33mg 15%
Selenium 28.8µg 20.3µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 11%
Copper 0.073mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Calories 250kcal 362kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Iron 1.63mg 2.04mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.2g 4%
Choline 101.8mg 78.9mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.22mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 340mg 260mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Cholesterol 79mg 74mg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.33g 1%
Calcium 22mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.