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

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How are Luncheon meat and Blood sausage different?

  • Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Blood sausage is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 68% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 8 times more Potassium than Blood sausage. While Luncheon meat contains 300mg of Potassium, Blood sausage contains only 38mg.
  • Luncheon meat has less Cholesterol.

USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Blood sausage are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +672.7%
Contains more Potassium +689.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Selenium +147.1%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +559.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +672.7%
Contains more Potassium +689.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Selenium +147.1%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +559.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +580%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 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% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +580%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +170.2%
Contains more Carbs +24%
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
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 +19.9%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +170.2%
Contains more Carbs +24%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.1%
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Luncheon meat Blood sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 17.5g 14.6g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.04g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 189kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 6mg Blood sausage
Iron 0.97mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 22mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 300mg 38mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 680mg Blood sausage
Zinc 2.15mg 1.3mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.04mg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.037mg 0.01mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 15.5µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.13mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.07mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.13mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 1.2mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.6mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.04mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1µg Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 120mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 13.4g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 3.46g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Blood sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.456g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

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.