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Fish oil vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish oil and Cervelat different?

  • Cervelat is higher than Fish oil in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 231% more than Cervelat.
  • Fish oil contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Cervelat. Fish oil contains 21.29g of Saturated Fat, while Cervelat contains 11.51g.
  • Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish oil, herring 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
8
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
10
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Fats +228.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +228.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1200.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1200.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 0g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 100g 30.43g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 902kcal 362kcal Fish oil
Sugar 0.85g Fish oil
Calcium 0mg 9mg Cervelat
Iron 0mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 0mg 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 0mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 0mg 1300mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Selenium 0µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 0µg 2µg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Cholesterol 766mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 21.29g 11.51g Cervelat
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 12.97g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 1.2g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil 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
0%
Fish oil
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.