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Frankfurter vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frankfurter and cervelat

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin C, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and iron in cervelat is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 172% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +298.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
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 WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
~equal in Fats ~30.43g
~equal in Carbs ~3.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~11.51g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Cervelat Opinion
Calories 316kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 11.16g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 28.3g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.36g 3.33g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 3.33g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 74mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Cervelat
Calcium 12mg 9mg Frankfurter
Potassium 316mg 260mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.2mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 1.31g 0.85g Cervelat
Copper 0.055mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 2.03mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 152mg 111mg Frankfurter
Sodium 992mg 1300mg Frankfurter
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 2µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 10.979g 11.51g Frankfurter
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 1.2g Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.121mg Frankfurter
Threonine 0.519mg Frankfurter
Isoleucine 0.58mg Frankfurter
Leucine 0.994mg Frankfurter
Lysine 1.055mg Frankfurter
Methionine 0.319mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Frankfurter
Valine 0.608mg Frankfurter
Histidine 0.362mg Frankfurter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
26%
Frankfurter
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
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.

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.