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Blood sausage vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blood sausage and Canadian bacon

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need of Iron 73% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Blood sausage has 13 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Blood sausage has 13.4g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon has only 1.039g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blood sausage and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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.
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
2
:
8
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1304.5%
Contains more Potassium +2528.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.1%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +225.2%
Blood sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1304.5%
Contains more Potassium +2528.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.1%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +225.2%

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.
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
3
:
7
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Blood sausage
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%
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
1
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +1141%
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +99.6%
Blood sausage
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Canadian bacon
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more Fats +1141%
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +99.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1166.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +613.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Blood sausage
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1166.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +613.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
1
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Sucrose +44.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Blood sausage
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.3 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Canadian bacon
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +44.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 14.6g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 34.5g 2.78g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 379kcal 146kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 1.2g Canadian bacon
Calcium 6mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Iron 6.4mg 0.56mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 22mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 38mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 680mg 993mg Blood sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.04mg 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.01mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 15.5µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 52IU 9IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.2µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 5µg 4µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.43µg Blood sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.57mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.39mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.05mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.2mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.02mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.71mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 120mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 1.255g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.485g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Canadian bacon
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
24%
Blood sausage
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.361g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.