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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.
  • Roast beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roast beef is 0, while the glycemic index of cervelat is 28.

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% 1% 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% 17% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 5.5µg 144%
Saturated fat 1.318g 11.51g 46%
Fats 3.69g 30.43g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 12.97g 29%
Phosphorus 242mg 111mg 19%
Sodium 853mg 1300mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.26mg 15%
Calories 115kcal 362kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 11%
Potassium 647mg 260mg 11%
Selenium 14.7µg 20.3µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.33mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.15mg 9%
Cholesterol 51mg 74mg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 4.31mg 8%
Copper 0.086mg 0.15mg 7%
Zinc 3.2mg 2.56mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 1.2g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Choline 43.9mg 78.9mg 6%
Vitamin D 1IU 44IU 5%
Protein 18.62g 17.45g 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.22mg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 3.33g 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 3.33g N/A
Calcium 5mg 9mg 0%
Iron 2.05mg 2.04mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

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
82%
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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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. 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.