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Meatball vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Meatball and Blood sausage?

  • Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, yet Blood sausage is higher in Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for Iron is 58% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Meatball is lower.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +986.4%
Contains more Potassium +678.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +207.5%
Contains more Manganese +2720%
Contains more Iron +261.6%
Equal in Sodium - 680
Equal in Selenium - 15.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +986.4%
Contains more Potassium +678.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +207.5%
Contains more Manganese +2720%
Contains more Iron +261.6%
Equal in Sodium - 680
Equal in Selenium - 15.5

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +524.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.6
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +524.8%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +170.8%
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.3 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +170.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 1.29g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 14.6g Blood sausage
Fats 22.21g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 8.06g 1.29g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 1.29g Blood sausage
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 6mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 31mg 8mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 22mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 38mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 680mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 1.3mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.04mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.01mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 15.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.13mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.07mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.13mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.2mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.6mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.04mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1µg
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
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 66mg 120mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 7.627g 13.4g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.46g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.773g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
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 ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.