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Cervelat vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cervelat and brisket

  • Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet brisket is richer in zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 141% higher.
  • Brisket contains less sodium.
  • Brisket has a lower glycemic index than cervelat.

Food types used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
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 SeleniumSelenium +33.5%

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.
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% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.087mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.282mg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1189.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Brisket
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 Brisket DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 2.12µg 141%
Sodium 1300mg 48mg 54%
Zinc 2.56mg 6.69mg 38%
Protein 17.45g 28.82g 23%
Saturated fat 11.51g 7.305g 19%
Fats 30.43g 18.42g 18%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 7.934g 13%
Selenium 20.3µg 27.1µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.171mg 12%
Cholesterol 74mg 106mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 11%
Phosphorus 111mg 175mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.059mg 8%
Copper 0.15mg 0.1mg 6%
Choline 78.9mg 109.8mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Iron 2.04mg 2.43mg 5%
Calories 362kcal 289kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.681g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.282mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 4.087mg 1%
Potassium 260mg 232mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0%
Threonine 1.101mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0%
Leucine 2.192mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.717mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.