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Cervelat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cervelat and turkey bacon

  • Cervelat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, copper, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, turkey bacon has more phosphorus and calcium.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 180% more.
  • Cervelat has 5 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. Cervelat has 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.032mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.244mg

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.2%
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%
~equal in Protein ~15.94g
~equal in Other ~3.41g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.19µg 180%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.52g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 4.699g 23%
Fats 30.43g 16.93g 21%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 6.223g 17%
Phosphorus 111mg 222mg 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.03mg 10%
Sodium 1300mg 1069mg 10%
Copper 0.15mg 0.068mg 9%
Iron 2.04mg 1.4mg 8%
Selenium 20.3µg 15.8µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.237mg 7%
Calories 362kcal 226kcal 7%
Calcium 9mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Cholesterol 74mg 86mg 4%
Protein 17.45g 15.94g 3%
Potassium 260mg 349mg 3%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 4.032mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.244mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 1.89g 0%
Net carbs 3.33g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Zinc 2.56mg 2.54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Turkey bacon
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%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.