Ground beef vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground beef and cervelat
- Ground beef has more zinc and phosphorus; however, cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin D.
- Cervelat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 125% more than ground beef.
- Ground beef has 2 times more zinc than cervelat. While ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, cervelat has only 2.56mg.
- Ground beef has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cervelat is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +21.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +11.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +128.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +89.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +194.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 5.5µg | 125% |
Sodium | 73mg | 1300mg | 53% |
Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.56mg | 30% |
Saturated fat | 6.073g | 11.51g | 25% |
Fats | 15.37g | 30.43g | 23% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 12.97g | 14% |
Protein | 23.87g | 17.45g | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 111mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
Calories | 241kcal | 362kcal | 6% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 44IU | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.2g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 74mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.27mg | 2.04mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.31mg | 2% |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 20.3µg | 2% |
Calcium | 33mg | 9mg | 2% |
Carbs | 0g | 3.33g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Potassium | 241mg | 260mg | 1% |
Choline | 73.2mg | 78.9mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 3.33g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +98% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +51% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | -47.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.1% |