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Cervelat vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cervelat and fast food

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, and choline, yet fast food is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 192% more than fast food.
  • The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +588.9%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +518%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +276.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +845.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.89µg 192%
Sodium 1300mg 331mg 42%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.493g 32%
Fats 30.43g 12.01g 28%
Folate 2µg 80µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 4.835g 20%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Cholesterol 74mg 33mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.317mg 14%
Iron 2.04mg 3.06mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 3.33g 31.5g 9%
Choline 78.9mg 34.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 5.617mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Calcium 9mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.212mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.68g 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 4.9µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 362kcal 297kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.363mg 3%
Phosphorus 111mg 134mg 3%
Copper 0.15mg 0.121mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 27mg 3%
Protein 17.45g 16.52g 2%
Potassium 260mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.56mg 2.52mg 0%
Selenium 20.3µg 20.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.