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Cervelat vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cervelat and Flank steak?

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, while Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 161% higher.
  • Flank steak is lower in Sodium.

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more IronIron +17.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.8%

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% 33% 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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +269.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-6116.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +291%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Flank steak
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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Flank steak Opinion
Calories 362kcal 192kcal Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 30.43g 8.23g Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Cholesterol 74mg 79mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Flank steak
Calcium 9mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 260mg 339mg Flank steak
Iron 2.04mg 1.74mg Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Flank steak
Copper 0.15mg 0.082mg Cervelat
Zinc 2.56mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 111mg 210mg Flank steak
Sodium 1300mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.009mg Flank steak
Selenium 20.3µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.075mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.133mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.63µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Folate 2µg 9µg Flank steak
Choline 78.9mg 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 11.51g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 3.317g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.322g Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Flank steak
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
83%
Cervelat
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.