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Oatmeal vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oatmeal and cervelat

  • Oatmeal has more iron and folate, while cervelat has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin C, zinc, and choline.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 22 times less folate than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 44µg of folate, while cervelat contains 2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more IronIron +192.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +306%

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +1578.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +250.5%
Contains more WaterWater +86%
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2137.5%
Contains more OtherOther +533.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3217.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 49mg 1300mg 54%
Saturated fat 0.226g 11.51g 51%
Iron 5.96mg 2.04mg 49%
Fats 1.36g 30.43g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 12.97g 31%
Protein 2.37g 17.45g 30%
Selenium 5µg 20.3µg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Manganese 0.558mg 24%
Zinc 0.62mg 2.56mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Calories 68kcal 362kcal 15%
Vitamin A 130µg 0µg 14%
Choline 4.7mg 78.9mg 13%
Folate 44µg 2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.15mg 9%
Copper 0.066mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.33mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 4.31mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calcium 80mg 9mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Potassium 61mg 260mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Phosphorus 77mg 111mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 1.2g 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Carbs 11.67g 3.33g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.