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Cervelat vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cervelat and pork bacon different?

  • Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin C, while pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Cervelat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 181% more than pork bacon.
  • Cervelat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a higher glycemic index (28) than pork bacon (0).

Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types were used in this article.

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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% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.6%

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% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +374.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.2%
~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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +260.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42.2%
Contains more OtherOther +97.5%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Pork bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.16µg 181%
Selenium 20.3µg 59µg 70%
Phosphorus 111mg 506mg 56%
Sodium 1300mg 2193mg 39%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 10.623mg 39%
Protein 17.45g 35.73g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.859g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 21%
Fats 30.43g 43.27g 20%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.348mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 19.065g 15%
Saturated fat 11.51g 14.187g 12%
Cholesterol 74mg 107mg 11%
Calories 362kcal 548kcal 9%
Potassium 260mg 539mg 8%
Iron 2.04mg 1.49mg 7%
Choline 78.9mg 119.3mg 7%
Zinc 2.56mg 3.36mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.251mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Copper 0.15mg 0.182mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.309mg 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.32mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 1.35g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 1.35g N/A
Calcium 9mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cervelat
Cervelat contains less Sodium (difference - 893mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.677g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.