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Cervelat vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cervelat and chicken fingers different?

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, zinc, and iron; however, chicken fingers are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 223% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 15 times more vitamin C than chicken fingers. While cervelat contains 16.6mg of vitamin C, chicken fingers contain only 1.1mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index (28) than chicken fingers (46).

Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more IronIron +179.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3337.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.16µg 223%
Saturated fat 11.51g 2.493g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 5.783g 31%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Fats 30.43g 13.95g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 8.217mg 24%
Phosphorus 111mg 282mg 24%
Sodium 1300mg 769mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 4.83g 20%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 3.17mg 20%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 1.1mg 17%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.71mg 17%
Iron 2.04mg 0.73mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.426mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.179mg 12%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Copper 0.15mg 0.069mg 9%
Cholesterol 74mg 48mg 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 8µg 6%
Choline 78.9mg 43.7mg 6%
Selenium 20.3µg 17.5µg 5%
Calories 362kcal 271kcal 5%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin D 44IU 7IU 5%
Carbs 3.33g 17.25g 5%
Protein 17.45g 19.22g 4%
Folate 2µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.11mg 3%
Potassium 260mg 373mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.