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Cervelat vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cervelat and shortbread

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin C; however, shortbread is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 229% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of cervelat is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +8666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +746.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225%
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1155%
Contains more OtherOther +250.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1815.3%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 8.326g 48%
Sodium 1300mg 353mg 41%
Selenium 20.3µg 6.2µg 26%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Protein 17.45g 5.37g 24%
Carbs 3.33g 63.78g 20%
Folate 2µg 81µg 20%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.49mg 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.353mg 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 6.708g 16%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.44mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.071mg 15%
Saturated fat 11.51g 8.105g 15%
Choline 78.9mg 0.9mg 14%
Iron 2.04mg 2.98mg 12%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 11µg 8%
Calories 362kcal 514kcal 8%
Copper 0.15mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Phosphorus 111mg 66mg 6%
Fats 30.43g 26.22g 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 3.275mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Potassium 260mg 88mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.314mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 62.48g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.