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Cervelat vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cervelat and biscuits

  • Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are richer in calcium, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 226% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 83 times more vitamin C than biscuits. Cervelat contains 16.6mg of vitamin C, while biscuits contain 0.2mg.
  • Biscuits contain less cholesterol.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +374.1%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6775%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2950%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Biscuit
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 Cervelat Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.08µg 226%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.324g 33%
Sodium 1300mg 580mg 31%
Cholesterol 74mg 3mg 24%
Calcium 9mg 235mg 23%
Fats 30.43g 16.3g 22%
Protein 17.45g 7g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.163g 20%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.54mg 18%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.2mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.035mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.356mg 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Folate 2µg 61µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 6.93g 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Carbs 3.33g 44.6g 14%
Iron 2.04mg 2.9mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 2.949mg 9%
Phosphorus 111mg 164mg 8%
Copper 0.15mg 0.082mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Potassium 260mg 121mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Selenium 20.3µg 19.5µg 1%
Calories 362kcal 353kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.33g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 2.18g 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
Cervelat Biscuit
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
82%
Cervelat
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
55%
Biscuit

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.