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Cervelat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cervelat and mackerel

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin C and zinc, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 562% more than cervelat.
  • Cervelat contains 42 times more vitamin C than mackerel. While cervelat contains 16.6mg of vitamin C, mackerel contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mackerel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +592.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.2%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.159mg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 19µg 563%
Selenium 20.3µg 51.6µg 57%
Sodium 1300mg 83mg 53%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.176g 33%
Phosphorus 111mg 278mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.3g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Magnesium 14mg 97mg 20%
Fats 30.43g 17.81g 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 6.85mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 7.006g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.46mg 15%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.94mg 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Protein 17.45g 23.85g 13%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.412mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Copper 0.15mg 0.094mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Iron 2.04mg 1.57mg 6%
Calories 362kcal 262kcal 5%
Potassium 260mg 401mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.159mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calcium 9mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 74mg 75mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.