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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 for cervelat is 187% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains less sodium.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than cervelat.

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% 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% 4% 1.4% 6% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.02µg 187%
Sodium 1300mg 103mg 52%
Saturated fat 11.51g 2.155g 43%
Fats 30.43g 7.39g 35%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 9.573mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.616mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 2.647g 26%
Protein 17.45g 28.55g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg 18%
Selenium 20.3µg 29.8µg 17%
Phosphorus 111mg 223mg 16%
Cholesterol 74mg 109mg 12%
Iron 2.04mg 1.09mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.045mg 9%
Calories 362kcal 189kcal 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.119g 6%
Copper 0.15mg 0.093mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 15IU 4%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.281mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Choline 78.9mg 87.4mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 3.33g 0.06g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 2.56mg 2.48mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 14mg 1%
Potassium 260mg 239mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

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
82%
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.