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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 for 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% 20% 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% 17% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 5.5µg 188%
Iron 6.4mg 2.04mg 55%
Sodium 680mg 1300mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.31mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.33mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.2g 15%
Cholesterol 120mg 74mg 15%
Phosphorus 22mg 111mg 13%
Copper 0.04mg 0.15mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Zinc 1.3mg 2.56mg 11%
Saturated fat 13.4g 11.51g 9%
Selenium 15.5µg 20.3µg 9%
Potassium 38mg 260mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 15.9g 12.97g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg 7%
Fats 34.5g 30.43g 6%
Protein 14.6g 17.45g 6%
Choline 72.8mg 78.9mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Calories 379kcal 362kcal 1%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 52IU 44IU 1%
Carbs 1.29g 3.33g 1%
Net carbs 1.29g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 6mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g 0.85g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.57mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.39mg 0%
Lysine 1.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0%
Valine 1.02mg 0%
Histidine 0.71mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
24%
Blood sausage
82%
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.