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Nutmeg vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nutmeg and cervelat

  • Nutmeg has more copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Cervelat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 229% more than nutmeg.
  • Cervelat has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 +1207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1944.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +584.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1168.8%

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.
Nutmeg
3
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +796.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +19.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1380.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.8%
Contains more WaterWater +625.2%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 -55.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.15mg 97%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Saturated fat 25.94g 11.51g 66%
Sodium 16mg 1300mg 56%
Magnesium 183mg 14mg 40%
Selenium 1.6µg 20.3µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 12.97g 24%
Protein 5.84g 17.45g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.33mg 21%
Folate 76µg 2µg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 4.31mg 19%
Calcium 184mg 9mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.15mg 16%
Carbs 49.29g 3.33g 15%
Vitamin C 3mg 16.6mg 15%
Phosphorus 213mg 111mg 15%
Choline 8.8mg 78.9mg 13%
Iron 3.04mg 2.04mg 13%
Fats 36.31g 30.43g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.26mg 8%
Calories 525kcal 362kcal 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 1.2g 6%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.56mg 4%
Potassium 350mg 260mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.