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Blood sausage vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blood sausage and Ground beef

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, and Vitamin D, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 62% more than Blood sausage.
  • Ground beef has 26 times less Vitamin D than Blood sausage. Blood sausage has 52IU of Vitamin D, while Ground beef has 2IU.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Blood sausage and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Iron +181.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.5%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +349.2%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +181.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.5%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +349.2%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Other - 2.39
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Other - 2.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 34.5g 15.37g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Calories 379kcal 241kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 6mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 6.4mg 2.27mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 22mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 38mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 680mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.3mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.04mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Blood sausage
Selenium 15.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.12mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.051mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.512mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.121mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.39mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.05mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.2mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.02mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.71mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 120mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 7.322g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.408g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Blood sausage Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.