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Whey vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whey and Cervelat

  • Whey has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 218% more.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
3
:
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +1869.2%
Contains more Copper +3650%
Contains more Selenium +968.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Iron +3300%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +1869.2%
Contains more Copper +3650%
Contains more Selenium +968.4%

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.
Whey
2
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1864.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1864.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
2
:
Contains more Carbs +54.4%
Contains more Water +106.1%
Contains more Protein +1952.9%
Contains more Fats +8352.8%
Contains more Other +581.1%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Carbs +54.4%
Contains more Water +106.1%
Contains more Protein +1952.9%
Contains more Fats +8352.8%
Contains more Other +581.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12870%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10809.1%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12870%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10809.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Cervelat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Whey Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 3.33g Whey
Protein 0.85g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 0.36g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 5.14g 3.33g Whey
Calories 27kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 5.14g 0.85g Cervelat
Calcium 47mg 9mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 46mg 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 161mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 54mg 1300mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.004mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0.1mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 1µg 2µg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 74mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 11.51g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Whey
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.28g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.