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Cervelat vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cervelat and ricotta

  • Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and zinc, yet ricotta is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 215% higher.
  • Ricotta contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.6%
Contains more IronIron +436.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4044.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1517.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more FatsFats +134.4%
Contains more OtherOther +253.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.7%
~equal in Carbs ~3.04g

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +257.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.34µg 215%
Sodium 1300mg 84mg 53%
Fats 30.43g 12.98g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.104mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 3.627g 23%
Iron 2.04mg 0.38mg 21%
Calcium 9mg 207mg 20%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.043mg 17%
Saturated fat 11.51g 8.295g 15%
Copper 0.15mg 0.021mg 14%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.16mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Protein 17.45g 11.26g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.013mg 11%
Choline 78.9mg 17.5mg 11%
Selenium 20.3µg 14.5µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.195mg 10%
Calories 362kcal 174kcal 9%
Cholesterol 74mg 51mg 8%
Phosphorus 111mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.385g 5%
Potassium 260mg 105mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin D 44IU 10IU 4%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 3.04g N/A
Carbs 3.33g 3.04g 0%
Sugar 0.85g 0.27g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.