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Ground turkey vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground turkey and cervelat

  • Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 173% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than cervelat. Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of vitamin B6, while cervelat contains 0.26mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less saturated fat.
  • Ground turkey has a lower glycemic index than cervelat.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked 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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
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 +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.2%
Contains more IronIron +34.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
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% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Choline ~78.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +192.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2156.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 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 -76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 5.5µg 173%
Sodium 78mg 1300mg 53%
Saturated fat 2.669g 11.51g 40%
Fats 10.4g 30.43g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.26mg 29%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.31mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 12.97g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 24%
Phosphorus 254mg 111mg 20%
Protein 27.37g 17.45g 20%
Selenium 31.1µg 20.3µg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.2g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.33mg 9%
Calories 203kcal 362kcal 8%
Iron 1.52mg 2.04mg 7%
Cholesterol 93mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.15mg 6%
Zinc 3.11mg 2.56mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 8IU 44IU 5%
Magnesium 30mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 28mg 9mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.33g 1%
Potassium 294mg 260mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Copper 0.151mg 0.15mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Choline 78.2mg 78.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
52%
Ground turkey
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.