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Cervelat vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cervelat and pork hock?

  • Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, and copper, while pork hock is higher in selenium.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 208% higher.
  • Pork hock is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a higher glycemic index (28) than pork hock (0).

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +453.2%
Contains more IronIron +78.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.38mg

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% 7.7% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +978.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +188.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +50.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.11g

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.198g

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 hock
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Pork hock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.51µg 208%
Saturated fat 11.51g 3.231g 38%
Fats 30.43g 10.54g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.068mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 5.134g 20%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 1.1mg 20%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.064mg 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Sodium 1300mg 1050mg 11%
Selenium 20.3µg 26.3µg 11%
Iron 2.04mg 1.14mg 11%
Calories 362kcal 171kcal 10%
Copper 0.15mg 0.082mg 8%
Phosphorus 111mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 7%
Potassium 260mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Cholesterol 74mg 89mg 5%
Protein 17.45g 19.11g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 6mg 2%
Zinc 2.56mg 2.38mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 0g 1%
Calcium 9mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg 0%
Trans fat 0.113g N/A
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.198g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.516mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0%
Leucine 0.841mg 0%
Lysine 0.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.211mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Pork hock
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
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins

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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.