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Liver vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Cervelat different?

  • Liver has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, and Folate than Cervelat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Liver is 601% higher.
  • Liver contains 82 times more Folate than Cervelat. While Liver contains 163µg of Folate, Cervelat contains only 2µg.
  • Cervelat has less Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork are the varieties used 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.
Liver
8
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Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +778.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +322.7%
Contains more Selenium +232.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +778.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +322.7%
Contains more Selenium +232.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
Liver
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Folate +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Folate +8050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
3
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Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Fats +591.6%
Contains more Other +140.7%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Fats +591.6%
Contains more Other +140.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1958.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1958.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 3.33g Liver
Protein 26.02g 17.45g Liver
Fats 4.4g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 3.76g 3.33g Liver
Calories 165kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Liver
Calcium 10mg 9mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 2.04mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 241mg 111mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 49mg 1300mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.56mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.15mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 20.3µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 23.6mg 16.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.15mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.33mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.31mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.26mg Liver
Folate 163µg 2µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 5.5µg Liver
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 1.41g 11.51g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
397%
Liver
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 281mg)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.