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Meatball vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between meatball and cervelat

  • Meatball has more phosphorus, fiber, and folate; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 188% more than meatball.
  • Meatball contains less saturated fat.
  • Cervelat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
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 +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +15.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.7%

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
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 EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +530.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 CarbsCarbs +142%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.2%
Contains more FatsFats +37%
Contains more OtherOther +117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 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 -33.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 5.5µg 188%
Sodium 666mg 1300mg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Saturated fat 7.627g 11.51g 18%
Phosphorus 239mg 111mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.2g 14%
Fats 22.21g 30.43g 13%
Manganese 0.282mg 12%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Selenium 15.3µg 20.3µg 9%
Folate 36µg 2µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.188g 12.97g 9%
Zinc 1.66mg 2.56mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.31mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.33mg 8%
Calcium 80mg 9mg 7%
Protein 14.4g 17.45g 6%
Choline 45.2mg 78.9mg 6%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.26mg 4%
Calories 286kcal 362kcal 4%
Magnesium 31mg 14mg 4%
Copper 0.123mg 0.15mg 3%
Cholesterol 66mg 74mg 3%
Iron 1.77mg 2.04mg 3%
Carbs 8.06g 3.33g 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 296mg 260mg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Net carbs 5.76g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 3.47g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
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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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.