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Liver vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Blood sausage?

  • Blood sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc than Liver.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 736% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Blood sausage types in this comparison.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +995.5%
Contains more Potassium +294.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +416.9%
Contains more Copper +1485%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +995.5%
Contains more Potassium +294.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +416.9%
Contains more Copper +1485%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1589.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1325%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1767%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1589.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1325%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1767%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Carbs +191.5%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +684.1%
Contains more Other +54%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +78.2%
Contains more Carbs +191.5%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +684.1%
Contains more Other +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2423.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2423.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.29g Liver
Protein 26.02g 14.6g Liver
Fats 4.4g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 3.76g 1.29g Liver
Calories 165kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g Liver
Calcium 10mg 6mg Liver
Iron 17.92mg 6.4mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 22mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 38mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 680mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 1.3mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.04mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.01mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 15.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.07mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.13mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.2mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.6mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.04mg Liver
Folate 163µg 5µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.18mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.57mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.39mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.05mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.2mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.82mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 1.02mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 355mg 120mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 1.41g 13.4g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 3.46g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 235mg)
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 - $0.3)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.