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Ground chicken vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground chicken and Cervelat

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Cervelat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 208% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 3 times less Potassium than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 677mg of Potassium, while Cervelat contains 260mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cervelat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +119.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 EVitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +978.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +178.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +310.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +165.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Cervelat Opinion
Calories 189kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 23.28g 17.45g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 107mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 9mg Cervelat
Potassium 677mg 260mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Ground chicken
Copper 0.062mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 1.92mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 234mg 111mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 1300mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 4.31mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.26mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.3µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 2µg
Trans Fat 0.087g Cervelat
Choline 59mg 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 3.11g 11.51g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.2g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.