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Beef Liver vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Blood sausage

  • Blood sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2899% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Blood sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Blood sausage.

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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 Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2159.1%
Contains more Potassium +826.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +307.7%
Contains more Copper +35607.5%
Contains more Manganese +3460%
Contains more Selenium +132.9%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Iron - 6.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2159.1%
Contains more Potassium +826.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +307.7%
Contains more Copper +35607.5%
Contains more Manganese +3460%
Contains more Selenium +132.9%
Equal in Calcium - 6
Equal in Iron - 6.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2442.5%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6958%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2442.5%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6958%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Fats +555.9%
Contains more Other +34.3%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Fats +555.9%
Contains more Other +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1314.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1314.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Blood sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.29g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 14.6g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 5.13g 1.29g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Iron 6.54mg 6.4mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 22mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 38mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 680mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 1.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.04mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.01mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 15.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.07mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 1.2mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.6mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.04mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.18mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.57mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.32mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.39mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.05mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.2mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.82mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.02mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.71mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 120mg Blood sausage
Trans Fat 0.365g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 2.947g 13.4g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 3.46g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Blood sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
1067%
Beef Liver
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.453g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.