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Cervelat vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cervelat and caramel

  • Caramel has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 217% more.
  • Cervelat has 42 times more vitamin C than caramel. Cervelat has 16.6mg of vitamin C, while caramel has 0.4mg.
  • Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than cervelat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +1357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +481.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1027.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2812.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +886.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +279.3%
Contains more FatsFats +275.7%
Contains more WaterWater +431.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2212.3%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +741.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Caramel
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.3µg 217%
Sodium 1300mg 245mg 46%
Saturated fat 11.51g 2.476g 41%
Selenium 20.3µg 1.8µg 34%
Fats 30.43g 8.1g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 1.542g 29%
Protein 17.45g 4.6g 26%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.148mg 26%
Carbs 3.33g 77g 25%
Iron 2.04mg 0.14mg 24%
Cholesterol 74mg 7mg 22%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.056mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.478g 15%
Copper 0.15mg 0.018mg 15%
Choline 78.9mg 8mg 13%
Calcium 9mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.256mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.103mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.46mg 2%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Calories 362kcal 382kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Potassium 260mg 214mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 77g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 65.5g N/A
Phosphorus 111mg 114mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.