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Cervelat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cervelat and Beef?

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Beef is higher in Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 119% higher.
  • Beef is lower in Sodium.

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
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Beef
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +27.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Equal in Selenium - 21.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +27.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Equal in Selenium - 21.5

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +430.9%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +430.9%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Beef
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 Cervelat Beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 25.93g Beef
Fats 30.43g 15.41g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 250kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Beef
Calcium 9mg 18mg Beef
Iron 2.04mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Beef
Phosphorus 111mg 198mg Beef
Potassium 260mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 1300mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 2.56mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.15mg 0.085mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.012mg Beef
Selenium 20.3µg 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.046mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.176mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 2µg 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 2.64µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef
Threonine 0.72mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef
Leucine 1.45mg Beef
Lysine 1.54mg Beef
Methionine 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef
Valine 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.604mg Beef
Cholesterol 74mg 88mg Cervelat
Trans Fat 0.572g Cervelat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 6.668g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.484g Cervelat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Cervelat
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef 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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.