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Cervelat vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cervelat and chicken meat?

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, iron, and copper; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 217% more.
  • Chicken meat has less sodium.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than cervelat (28).

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.7%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +123.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1131.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.3µg 217%
Sodium 1300mg 82mg 53%
Saturated fat 11.51g 3.79g 35%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 8.487mg 26%
Fats 30.43g 13.6g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Protein 17.45g 27.3g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 5.34g 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.168mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.97g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.4mg 11%
Iron 2.04mg 1.26mg 10%
Phosphorus 111mg 182mg 10%
Copper 0.15mg 0.066mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.063mg 7%
Selenium 20.3µg 23.9µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Calories 362kcal 239kcal 6%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.94mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU 5%
Cholesterol 74mg 88mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Choline 78.9mg 65.9mg 2%
Carbs 3.33g 0g 1%
Potassium 260mg 223mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.