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Blood sausage vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blood sausage and Salami

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, yet Salami is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 61% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Blood sausage and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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 +310.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.2%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.4%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +9680%
Contains more Selenium +101.9%
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 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Iron +310.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.2%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.4%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +9680%
Contains more Selenium +101.9%

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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Salami
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Equal in Water - 45.19
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Equal in Water - 45.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +195.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.3 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +195.5%
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 Salami
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 ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Salami Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 2.4g Salami
Protein 14.6g 21.85g Salami
Fats 34.5g 25.9g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 2.4g Salami
Calories 379kcal 336kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0.96g Salami
Calcium 6mg 15mg Salami
Iron 6.4mg 1.56mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 22mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 38mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 680mg 1740mg Blood sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.04mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.01mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 15.5µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 52IU 41IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 5µg 3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.114mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.521mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 1.39mg 0.929mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.2mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.481mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.668mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.359mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 11.127g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.529g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
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 - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.