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Cervelat vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cervelat and elk meat

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, and selenium; however, elk meat is richer in iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains less sodium.
  • Cervelat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of elk meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains more IronIron +99.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.144mg

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +792.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +301.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1237.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +645.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 2.96µg 106%
Sodium 1300mg 50mg 54%
Saturated fat 11.51g 1.342g 46%
Fats 30.43g 3.41g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 0.97g 30%
Protein 17.45g 30.76g 27%
Iron 2.04mg 4.07mg 25%
Phosphorus 111mg 285mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 24%
Copper 0.15mg 0.349mg 22%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Selenium 20.3µg 10.5µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.485mg 17%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Zinc 2.56mg 4.12mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 6.143mg 11%
Calories 362kcal 162kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.161g 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Potassium 260mg 392mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.144mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Cholesterol 74mg 72mg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0g N/A
Calcium 9mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.