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Blood sausage vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blood sausage and Cervelat

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, however, Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Cervelat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 188% more than Blood sausage.
  • Blood sausage has 3 times more Iron than Cervelat. While Blood sausage has 6.4mg of Iron, Cervelat has only 2.04mg.
  • Cervelat has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blood sausage 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 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
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 IronIron +213.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +584.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%

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% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
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 DVitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Choline ~78.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 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 FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
~equal in Water ~45.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Cervelat Opinion
Calories 379kcal 362kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 34.5g 30.43g Blood sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 1.29g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 1.29g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 120mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 52IU 44IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Cervelat
Calcium 6mg 9mg Cervelat
Potassium 38mg 260mg Cervelat
Iron 6.4mg 2.04mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0.85g Cervelat
Copper 0.04mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 1.3mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 22mg 111mg Cervelat
Sodium 680mg 1300mg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.1µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 15.5µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 1µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Cervelat
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 13.4g 11.51g Cervelat
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 12.97g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.2g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage 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
25%
Blood sausage
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.