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Blood sausage vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Blood sausage and Meatball?

  • Blood sausage is higher in Iron, and Vitamin D, yet Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for Iron is 58% more.
  • Blood sausage has 26 times more Vitamin D than Meatball. While Blood sausage has 52IU of Vitamin D, Meatball has only 2IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Meatball is lower.

We used Blood sausage and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types 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 +261.6%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +986.4%
Contains more Potassium +678.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +207.5%
Contains more Manganese +2720%
Equal in Sodium - 666
Equal in Selenium - 15.3
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +261.6%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +986.4%
Contains more Potassium +678.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +207.5%
Contains more Manganese +2720%
Equal in Sodium - 666
Equal in Selenium - 15.3

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 D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Carbs +524.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Carbs +524.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Equal in Protein - 14.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +170.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.3 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Sucrose +170.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 14.6g 14.4g Blood sausage
Fats 34.5g 22.21g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 379kcal 286kcal Blood sausage
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.29g 3.47g Blood sausage
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 6mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 6.4mg 1.77mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 22mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 38mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 680mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 1.3mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.04mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.01mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.5µg 15.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 5µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1µg
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 9.188g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.346g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Meatball
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%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.773g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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