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Biscuit vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuits and cervelat

  • Biscuits are richer in calcium, vitamin B1, and folate, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 226% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 31 times more folate than cervelat. Biscuits contain 61µg of folate, while cervelat contains 2µg.
  • Biscuits contain less sodium.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2511.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +374.1%
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2950%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6775%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 CarbsCarbs +1239.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.3%
Contains more FatsFats +86.7%
Contains more WaterWater +56.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 5.5µg 226%
Saturated fat 4.324g 11.51g 33%
Sodium 580mg 1300mg 31%
Cholesterol 3mg 74mg 24%
Calcium 235mg 9mg 23%
Fats 16.3g 30.43g 22%
Protein 7g 17.45g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.2g 20%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.56mg 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.15mg 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Folate 61µg 2µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 12.97g 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Carbs 44.6g 3.33g 14%
Iron 2.9mg 2.04mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.31mg 9%
Phosphorus 164mg 111mg 8%
Copper 0.082mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Potassium 121mg 260mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.33mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Selenium 19.5µg 20.3µg 1%
Calories 353kcal 362kcal 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.