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Cervelat vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cervelat and Tofu

  • Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin C, yet Tofu is higher in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Cervelat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 229% more than Tofu.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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.
Cervelat
Cervelat
4
:
6
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +114.9%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Selenium +128.1%
Contains more Calcium +3788.9%
Contains more Iron +162.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +114.9%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Selenium +128.1%
Contains more Calcium +3788.9%
Contains more Iron +162.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +28.7%

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.
Cervelat
Cervelat
8
:
4
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Cervelat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cervelat
Cervelat
4
:
1
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +536.6%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +401.4%
Contains more Water +87.1%
Cervelat
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
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +536.6%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +401.4%
Contains more Water +87.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cervelat
Cervelat
1
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1128.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1128.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 1.57g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 8.08g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 4.78g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 1.87g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 76kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 0g 0.3g Tofu
Calcium 9mg 350mg Tofu
Iron 2.04mg 5.36mg Tofu
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Tofu
Phosphorus 111mg 97mg Cervelat
Potassium 260mg 121mg Cervelat
Sodium 1300mg 7mg Tofu
Zinc 2.56mg 0.8mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.193mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 20.3µg 8.9µg Cervelat
Vitamin A 0IU 85IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.01mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.1mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.081mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.052mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.195mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.047mg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 15µg Tofu
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 11.51g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 1.056g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.699g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
87%
Cervelat
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.