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Cervelat vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cervelat and candy bar

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11749% more than cervelat.
  • The amount of cholesterol in candy bar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +110.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +416%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58746.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2723.8%
Contains more OtherOther +100.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1323.4%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +787.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 153mg 11749%
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Copper 0.15mg 0.774mg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 10.65g 63%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Sodium 1300mg 156mg 50%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.678g 31%
Selenium 20.3µg 4.7µg 28%
Phosphorus 111mg 308mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 4.1mg 26%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 7.922mg 23%
Magnesium 14mg 110mg 23%
Folate 2µg 75µg 18%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.14mg 15%
Carbs 3.33g 47.4g 15%
Zinc 2.56mg 3.94mg 13%
Iron 2.04mg 0.97mg 13%
Choline 78.9mg 29.4mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 16.721g 9%
Calories 362kcal 522kcal 8%
Calcium 9mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Fats 30.43g 33.7g 5%
Protein 17.45g 15.5g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.1mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.