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Tuna salad vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tuna salad and cervelat?

  • Tuna salad is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 179% higher.
  • Cervelat has 2 times less selenium than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 41.2µg of selenium, while cervelat has 20.3µg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +358.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +182.6%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.5%
~equal in Protein ~17.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 -86.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 5.5µg 179%
Saturated fat 1.544g 11.51g 45%
Sodium 402mg 1300mg 39%
Selenium 41.2µg 20.3µg 38%
Fats 9.26g 30.43g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 12.97g 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 74mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.33mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.2g 19%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.56mg 18%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 16.6mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.31mg 15%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.26mg 14%
Iron 1mg 2.04mg 13%
Phosphorus 178mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.15mg 10%
Calories 187kcal 362kcal 9%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Protein 16.04g 17.45g 3%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Carbs 9.41g 3.33g 2%
Potassium 178mg 260mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 9mg 1%
Copper 0.145mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
27%
Tuna salad
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.