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Headcheese vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Headcheese and Cervelat

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 185% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Headcheese, pork 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% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
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 +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.7%
Contains more IronIron +36%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20200%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 5% 27% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
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 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +161.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +879.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +179.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 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 -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +131.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.2g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Cervelat Opinion
Calories 157kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 13.83g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 10.9g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 69mg 74mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Cervelat
Calcium 16mg 9mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg 260mg Cervelat
Iron 1.5mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Headcheese
Copper 0.122mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 0.97mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 56mg 111mg Cervelat
Sodium 941mg 1300mg Headcheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Selenium 0.1µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.3µg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 104.1mg 78.9mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 11.51g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
24%
Headcheese
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.