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Lamb vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb and Blood sausage?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Blood sausage is higher in Iron.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% more.
  • Lamb has 9 times more Phosphorus than Blood sausage. While Lamb has 188mg of Phosphorus, Blood sausage has only 22mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Blood sausage 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.
Lamb
Lamb
9
:
1
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.5%
Contains more Potassium +715.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +70.3%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Blood sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.5%
Contains more Potassium +715.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +70.3%
Contains more Iron +240.4%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
9
:
1
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Lamb
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% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Fats +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +181.7%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Fats +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +181.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Blood sausage
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Blood sausage
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 Lamb Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 24.52g 14.6g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 294kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 6mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 22mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 38mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 680mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.3mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.04mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 15.5µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.2mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.6mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 5µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.18mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.57mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.32mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.39mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.05mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.2mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.82mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.02mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.71mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 120mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 13.4g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.46g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Blood sausage
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
52%
Lamb
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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 - $2.3)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.