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Cervelat vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cervelat and chestnut different?

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chestnut is richer in copper, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 229% higher.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index (28) than chestnut (54).

Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more IronIron +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +924%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +411.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.148mg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +772.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2105.1%
Contains more OtherOther +408.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +733.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2624.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Sodium 1300mg 27mg 55%
Saturated fat 11.51g 0.26g 51%
Fats 30.43g 1.38g 45%
Selenium 20.3µg 37%
Manganese 0.854mg 37%
Copper 0.15mg 0.472mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 0.476g 31%
Protein 17.45g 2g 31%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.731mg 22%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.25mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.104mg 17%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Potassium 260mg 715mg 13%
Calories 362kcal 131kcal 12%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 26.7mg 11%
Magnesium 14mg 54mg 10%
Folate 2µg 38µg 9%
Carbs 3.33g 27.76g 8%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.545g 4%
Iron 2.04mg 1.73mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 46mg 4%
Phosphorus 111mg 99mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.233mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.