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Chicken meat vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken meat and Cervelat?

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 217% more.
  • Cervelat contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 8.487mg of Vitamin B3, while Cervelat contains 4.31mg.
  • Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.7%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +17.7%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +127.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.61
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
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
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Cervelat
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 Chicken meat Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 27.3g 17.45g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 239kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 9mg Chicken meat
Iron 1.26mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 111mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 82mg 1300mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.066mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 20.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 4.31mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.26mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.3µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 11.51g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.2g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Chicken meat
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.