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Potato salad vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potato salad and cervelat

  • Potato salad has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% more.
  • Potato salad is lower in sodium.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than cervelat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +213.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +725.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +395.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~260mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +235.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +551.1%
Contains more FatsFats +271.1%
Contains more OtherOther +85.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -87.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Saturated fat 1.429g 11.51g 46%
Fats 8.2g 30.43g 34%
Sodium 529mg 1300mg 34%
Protein 2.68g 17.45g 30%
Selenium 4.1µg 20.3µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 12.97g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.31mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.33mg 21%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.56mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.2g 17%
Iron 0.65mg 2.04mg 17%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 11%
Calories 143kcal 362kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.26mg 9%
Phosphorus 52mg 111mg 8%
Vitamin C 10mg 16.6mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.15mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.118mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 4%
Carbs 11.17g 3.33g 3%
Cholesterol 68mg 74mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 3.33g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 254mg 260mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.