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Cervelat vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cervelat and mussels

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 771% more than cervelat.
  • Cervelat has 14 times more saturated fat than mussels. While cervelat has 11.51g of saturated fat, mussels has only 0.85g.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +229.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +341.4%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg
~equal in Copper ~0.149mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%

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% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +579.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.9%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1179.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.212g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 24µg 771%
Manganese 6.8mg 296%
Selenium 20.3µg 89.6µg 126%
Iron 2.04mg 6.72mg 59%
Saturated fat 11.51g 0.85g 48%
Fats 30.43g 4.48g 40%
Sodium 1300mg 369mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 1.014g 30%
Phosphorus 111mg 285mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 19%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Protein 17.45g 23.8g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.1mg 12%
Calories 362kcal 172kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.42mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Cholesterol 74mg 56mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Magnesium 14mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 13.6mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Zinc 2.56mg 2.67mg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 7.39g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 7.39g N/A
Potassium 260mg 268mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Copper 0.15mg 0.149mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.212g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.