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Blood sausage vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blood sausage and Kielbasa different?

  • Blood sausage is higher in Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 65% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Kielbasa. While Blood sausage contains 13.4g of Saturated Fat, Kielbasa contains only 6.23g.

Blood sausage and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +416.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +416.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%

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 C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +96%
Contains more Carbs +202.3%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +47.2%
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +96%
Contains more Carbs +202.3%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +47.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%

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 Kielbasa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Blood sausage Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 14.6g 13.1g Blood sausage
Fats 34.5g 17.6g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 379kcal 226kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Kielbasa
Calcium 6mg Blood sausage
Iron 6.4mg 1.24mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg Blood sausage
Phosphorus 22mg Blood sausage
Potassium 38mg Blood sausage
Sodium 680mg 1200mg Blood sausage
Zinc 1.3mg Blood sausage
Copper 0.04mg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 15.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B3 1.2mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Blood sausage
Folate 5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 13.4g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 8.27g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.33g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Blood sausage Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage 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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.