Fast food vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and cervelat
- Fast food is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, and choline.
- Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 192% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 40 times more folate than cervelat. While fast food contains 80µg of folate, cervelat contains only 2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +588.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +276.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +518% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +129.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +845.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.5% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 5.5µg | 192% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 1300mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 11.51g | 32% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 30.43g | 28% |
| Folate | 80µg | 2µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 12.97g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 74mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.15mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 3.33g | 9% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 78.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.31mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.3µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 362kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 17.45g | 2% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 260mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.56mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 20.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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