Italian sausage vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian sausage and Blood sausage
- Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Blood sausage is richer in Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 62% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Blood sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Blood sausage contains 0.07mg.
- Italian sausage contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Blood sausage.
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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.
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Phosphorus
+672.7%
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Potassium
+700%
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Zinc
+83.8%
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Copper
+100%
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Selenium
+41.9%
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Iron
+347.6%
Equal in Sodium - 680
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Calcium
+250%
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Magnesium
+125%
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Phosphorus
+672.7%
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Potassium
+700%
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Zinc
+83.8%
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Copper
+100%
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Selenium
+41.9%
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Iron
+347.6%
Equal in Sodium - 680
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+92.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+790%
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Vitamin B2
+79.2%
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Vitamin B3
+247.1%
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Vitamin B6
+725%
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Vitamin B12
+30%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+30%
Equal in Folate - 5
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+92.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+790%
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Vitamin B2
+79.2%
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Vitamin B3
+247.1%
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Vitamin B6
+725%
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Vitamin B12
+30%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+30%
Equal in Folate - 5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31%
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Carbs
+231%
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Fats
+26.3%
Equal in Water - 47.3
Equal in Other - 2.31
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
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2.31 g
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Protein
+31%
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Carbs
+231%
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Fats
+26.3%
Equal in Water - 47.3
Equal in Other - 2.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-23.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 15.9
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
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Saturated Fat
-23.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 15.9
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.29g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 14.6g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 34.5g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.29g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 379kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 1.29g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 6.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 38mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 680mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 15.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 52IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.18mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.57mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.32mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.39mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.82mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.02mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.71mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 120mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 13.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 15.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 3.46g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
48%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blood sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)