Italian sausage vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Italian sausage and cervelat?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and phosphorus; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, copper, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 175% more.
- Cervelat contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of vitamin B1, while cervelat contains 0.15mg.
- Italian sausage has less saturated fat.
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this article.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +161.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +323.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.45g
~equal in
Water
~45.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 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 | -11.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 5.5µg | 175% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.15mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 1300mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 12.97g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.04mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 111mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 11.51g | 6% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 30.43g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 17.45g | 3% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 20.3µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.31mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 362kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 3.33g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 44IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 78.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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