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Brisket vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brisket and Cervelat

  • Brisket is richer in Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 141% higher.
  • Brisket contains 3 times more Zinc than Cervelat. Brisket contains 6.69mg of Zinc, while Cervelat contains 2.56mg.
  • Cervelat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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 +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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 EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1189.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 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 -36.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket 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 Brisket Cervelat Opinion
Calories 289kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 28.82g 17.45g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 106mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 9mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 260mg Cervelat
Iron 2.43mg 2.04mg Brisket
Sugar 0g 0.85g Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 6.69mg 2.56mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 111mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 1300mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 20.3µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.26mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 2µg Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 78.9mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 11.51g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.2g Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
44%
Brisket
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.