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Blood sausage vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blood sausage and Chicken meat

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B12, yet Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 64% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains 8 times more Sodium than Chicken meat. Blood sausage contains 680mg of Sodium, while Chicken meat contains 82mg.

Food types used in this article are Blood sausage and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
1
:
9
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Iron +407.9%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.3%
Contains more Potassium +486.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +54.2%
Blood sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Iron +407.9%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.3%
Contains more Potassium +486.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +54.2%

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
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Folate - 5
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%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
3
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Fats +153.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Water +25.7%
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
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +153.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Water +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
2
:
1
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Blood sausage
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%

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 Chicken meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 34.5g 13.6g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Calories 379kcal 239kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Chicken meat
Calcium 6mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 6.4mg 1.26mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 22mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 38mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 680mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.3mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.04mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 15.5µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.063mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.57mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.39mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 1.05mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.2mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.02mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.71mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 120mg 88mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 13.4g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 5.34g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.97g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Chicken meat
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
24%
Blood sausage
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.