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Blood sausage vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blood sausage and Turkey breast?

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B12, yet Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for Iron is 65% higher.
  • Blood sausage has 12 times more Sodium than Turkey breast. Blood sausage has 680mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast has 59mg.

We used Blood sausage and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +745.5%
Contains more Potassium +623.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
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 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +745.5%
Contains more Potassium +623.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%

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 B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.621

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +391.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Contains more Protein +49.9%
Contains more Water +48.1%
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% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +391.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Contains more Protein +49.9%
Contains more Water +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +497.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

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 Turkey breast
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 34.5g 7.02g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Calories 379kcal 157kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g Turkey breast
Calcium 6mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 6.4mg 1.2mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 22mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 38mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 680mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.3mg 1.57mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.04mg 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 15.5µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.058mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.115mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.42µg Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.57mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.39mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.05mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.2mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.02mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.71mg 0.66mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 13.4g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 2.66g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.66g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Turkey breast
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
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.