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Cervelat vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cervelat and sunflower seeds

  • Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 233% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2221.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.1%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15886.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11250%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.355mg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +855.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +500.6%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1828.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.22mg 35.17mg 233%
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Copper 0.15mg 1.8mg 183%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 23.137g 146%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.48mg 111%
Manganese 1.95mg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 1.345mg 83%
Phosphorus 111mg 660mg 78%
Magnesium 14mg 325mg 74%
Selenium 20.3µg 53µg 59%
Folate 2µg 227µg 56%
Sodium 1300mg 9mg 56%
Iron 2.04mg 5.25mg 40%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.455g 32%
Fats 30.43g 51.46g 32%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 8.335mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 23%
Zinc 2.56mg 5mg 22%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 1.4mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 18.528g 14%
Calories 362kcal 584kcal 11%
Potassium 260mg 645mg 11%
Protein 17.45g 20.78g 7%
Calcium 9mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 3.33g 20g 6%
Choline 78.9mg 55.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.355mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.