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Cervelat vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cervelat and potato chips different?

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, vitamin K, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 229% higher.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index (28) than potato chips (56).

Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +25.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +104%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4040.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2277.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1488.6%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +914.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.96g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Potato chips
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 12.17g 73%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 9.11mg 59%
Sodium 1300mg 8mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.66mg 31%
Potassium 260mg 1275mg 30%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Selenium 20.3µg 8.1µg 22%
Protein 17.45g 7g 21%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg 17%
Copper 0.15mg 0.306mg 17%
Carbs 3.33g 52.9g 17%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 31.1mg 16%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.09mg 13%
Magnesium 14mg 67mg 13%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.197mg 10%
Calories 362kcal 536kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 9.84g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Phosphorus 111mg 165mg 8%
Choline 78.9mg 37.5mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Fats 30.43g 34.6g 6%
Iron 2.04mg 1.63mg 5%
Saturated fat 11.51g 10.96g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 3.827mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.