Chorizo vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chorizo and cervelat?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, copper, and iron.
- Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 146% more.
- Cervelat contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while cervelat contains 0.15mg.
- Cervelat has less saturated fat.
We used Chorizo, pork, and beef 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 5.5µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.15mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.26mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 12.97g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 11.51g | 13% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 17.45g | 13% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 30.43g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.56mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.31mg | 5% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 362kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1300mg | 3% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 78.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 44IU | 2% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 20.3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.33g | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
65%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cervelat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.