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Cervelat vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cervelat and saffron

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet saffron is higher in iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 229% more than saffron.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1785.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +563.1%
Contains more IronIron +444.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.7%
Contains more FatsFats +420.2%
Contains more WaterWater +279.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1863.1%
Contains more OtherOther +51%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2923.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Iron 2.04mg 11.1mg 113%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 80.8mg 71%
Magnesium 14mg 264mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 1.01mg 58%
Sodium 1300mg 148mg 50%
Saturated fat 11.51g 1.586g 45%
Potassium 260mg 1724mg 43%
Fats 30.43g 5.85g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 0.429g 31%
Selenium 20.3µg 5.6µg 27%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Folate 2µg 93µg 23%
Carbs 3.33g 65.37g 21%
Copper 0.15mg 0.328mg 20%
Phosphorus 111mg 252mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 1.46mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Zinc 2.56mg 1.09mg 13%
Protein 17.45g 11.43g 12%
Calcium 9mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.067g 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.267mg 5%
Calories 362kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.115mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Saffron
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%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.