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Roast beef vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Roast beef and Cervelat

  • Roast beef has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Cervelat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 144% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 2 times less Potassium than Roast beef. Roast beef contains 647mg of Potassium, while Cervelat contains 260mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roast beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.04mg

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% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +169.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 WaterWater +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +724.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +420.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.45g
~equal in Other ~3.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +752.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roast beef Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Cervelat Opinion
Calories 115kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 18.62g 17.45g Roast beef
Fats 3.69g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 0.64g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 0.64g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 51mg 74mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 44IU Cervelat
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Roast beef
Calcium 5mg 9mg Cervelat
Potassium 647mg 260mg Roast beef
Iron 2.05mg 2.04mg Roast beef
Sugar 0.29g 0.85g Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 3.2mg 2.56mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 111mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 1300mg Roast beef
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.22mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 14.7µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 4.31mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.26mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 2µg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Cervelat
Choline 43.9mg 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 1.318g 11.51g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 1.2g Cervelat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
46%
Roast beef
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.