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Cervelat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cervelat and Turkey meat

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Iron, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 187% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%
~equal in Potassium ~239mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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% 33% 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.8%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +311.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5450%
Contains more OtherOther +652.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +390%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.6%

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 meat
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 362kcal 189kcal Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 30.43g 7.39g Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.33g 0.06g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 0.06g Cervelat
Cholesterol 74mg 109mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU 15IU Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 9mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 260mg 239mg Cervelat
Iron 2.04mg 1.09mg Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Turkey meat
Copper 0.15mg 0.093mg Cervelat
Zinc 2.56mg 2.48mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 1300mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.07mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.4µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 20.3µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.045mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.281mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.02µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Cervelat
Choline 78.9mg 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 2.647g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Turkey meat
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
83%
Cervelat
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.