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Mackerel vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Cervelat different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, while Cervelat is higher in Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 271% more than Cervelat.
  • Mackerel contains 23 times more Vitamin D than Cervelat. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Cervelat contains 44IU.
  • Cervelat is lower in Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types were used 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
:
4
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Selenium +261.6%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Selenium +261.6%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +50%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
4
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +2190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Cervelat
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 +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +2190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
3
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Other +271.2%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Equal in Water - 45.18
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Cervelat
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 Other +271.2%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Equal in Water - 45.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Cervelat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 18.5g 17.45g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 305kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 9mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 60mg 14mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 111mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 260mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 1300mg Cervelat
Zinc 1.1mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.1mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Selenium 73.4µg 20.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.22mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 44IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 1.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 5.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.3µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 7.148g 11.51g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.2g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cervelat
Cervelat contains less Sodium (difference - 3150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.