Corned beef vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corned beef and cervelat
- Corned beef is higher in selenium and zinc, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 161% more than corned beef.
- Corned beef contains 2 times more zinc than cervelat. While corned beef contains 4.58mg of zinc, cervelat contains only 2.56mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cervelat is lower.
- The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 ZincZinc | +78.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +237.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +608.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.4% |
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Protein
~17.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 5.5µg | 161% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 11.51g | 24% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 20.3µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.56mg | 18% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 30.43g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 1300mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 12.97g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 74mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.31mg | 8% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 362kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 260mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 2.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 78.9mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 18.17g | 17.45g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.