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

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Differences between Blood sausage and Turkey meat

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, while Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for Iron is 66% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 7 times less Sodium than Blood sausage. Blood sausage contains 680mg of Sodium, while Turkey meat contains 103mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Blood sausage and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
1
:
9
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Iron +487.2%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.6%
Contains more Potassium +528.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Blood sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +487.2%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.6%
Contains more Potassium +528.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%

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.
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
3
:
7
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02
Blood sausage
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Fats +366.8%
Contains more Carbs +2050%
Contains more Other +381.3%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Blood sausage
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +366.8%
Contains more Carbs +2050%
Contains more Other +381.3%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Water +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
2
:
1
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Blood sausage
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 0.06g Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 34.5g 7.39g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0.06g Blood sausage
Calories 379kcal 189kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Turkey meat
Calcium 6mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 6.4mg 1.09mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 22mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 38mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 680mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.3mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.04mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 15.5µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU 15IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.4µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.045mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.57mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.39mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.05mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.2mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 1.02mg 0.902mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 120mg 109mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 2.647g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.119g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.245g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.