Steak vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between steak and cervelat
- Steak is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 138% more than steak.
- Steak contains 2 times more zinc than cervelat. While steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, cervelat contains only 2.56mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +568.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 5.5µg | 138% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 1300mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.56mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 20.3µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 30.43g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 17.45g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 11.51g | 14% |
| Choline | 78.9mg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 12.97g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 111mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 362kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.31mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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