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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.

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 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% 33% 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 Opinion
Calories 286kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 14.4g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 22.21g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 5.76g 3.33g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 3.33g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 74mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 9mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 260mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 3.47g 0.85g Cervelat
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 1.66mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 111mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 1300mg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.22mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 1µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.3µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 2µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Cervelat
Choline 45.2mg 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 7.627g 11.51g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.2g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

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
35%
Meatball
83%
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.