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Turkey leg vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey leg and cervelat

  • Turkey leg has more selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while cervelat has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 213% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 2 times less phosphorus than turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 177mg of phosphorus, while cervelat contains 111mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey leg is lower.
  • Turkey leg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey leg is 0, while the glycemic index of cervelat is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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 Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1310.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more WaterWater +60.9%
Contains more FatsFats +352.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +243.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 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 -82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +529.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 5.5µg 213%
Sodium 74mg 1300mg 53%
Saturated fat 2.06g 11.51g 43%
Fats 6.72g 30.43g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 2.06g 12.97g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Calories 144kcal 362kcal 11%
Selenium 26.4µg 20.3µg 11%
Phosphorus 177mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 4.31mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.33mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.26mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Zinc 3.09mg 2.56mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 1.2g 4%
Protein 19.54g 17.45g 4%
Iron 1.72mg 2.04mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.33g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Cholesterol 71mg 74mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 9mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Copper 0.142mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.33g N/A
Potassium 273mg 260mg 0%
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.861mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 1.809mg 0%
Methionine 0.557mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0%
Valine 1.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg 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
25%
Turkey leg
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg 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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.