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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.
  • The glycemic index of tofu is lower.

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.
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%
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3788.9%
Contains more IronIron +162.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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%
Tofu
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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 0.33% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +174%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
Tofu
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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 ProteinProtein +116%
Contains more FatsFats +536.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.1%
Contains more OtherOther +401.4%
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%

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
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1128.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Tofu DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0µg 229%
Sodium 1300mg 7mg 56%
Saturated fat 11.51g 0.691g 49%
Iron 2.04mg 5.36mg 42%
Fats 30.43g 4.78g 39%
Calcium 9mg 350mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 1.056g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 0.195mg 26%
Manganese 0.605mg 26%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Selenium 20.3µg 8.9µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.052mg 21%
Protein 17.45g 8.08g 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.1mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.047mg 16%
Zinc 2.56mg 0.8mg 16%
Calories 362kcal 76kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.699g 10%
Choline 78.9mg 28.8mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.081mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Copper 0.15mg 0.193mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 121mg 4%
Folate 2µg 15µg 3%
Phosphorus 111mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.01mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Carbs 3.33g 1.87g 0%
Net carbs 3.33g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0%
Threonine 0.402mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.108mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0%
Valine 0.446mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
82%
Cervelat
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
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 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.