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Cervelat vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cervelat and porridge

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6, while porridge has more iron.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% higher.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1525%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +1869.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +728.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14390.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1540.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.9%
Contains more WaterWater +93.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46221.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +952.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Sodium 1300mg 6mg 56%
Saturated fat 11.51g 0.033g 52%
Fats 30.43g 0.21g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 0.028g 32%
Protein 17.45g 1.44g 32%
Selenium 20.3µg 2.8µg 32%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.52mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.025mg 23%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.13mg 22%
Iron 2.04mg 3.74mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.013mg 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Calories 362kcal 50kcal 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Phosphorus 111mg 15mg 14%
Copper 0.15mg 0.04mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.055mg 8%
Calcium 9mg 87mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.114g 7%
Potassium 260mg 16mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Carbs 3.33g 10.52g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Magnesium 14mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.