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Salami vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Blood sausage

  • Salami is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Blood sausage is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 61% higher.
  • Salami contains 98 times more Manganese than Blood sausage. Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, while Blood sausage contains 0.01mg.
  • Blood sausage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork 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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.2%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.4%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +9680%
Contains more Selenium +101.9%
Contains more Iron +310.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +768.2%
Contains more Potassium +731.6%
Contains more Zinc +125.4%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +9680%
Contains more Selenium +101.9%
Contains more Iron +310.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%

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.
Salami
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Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
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 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Equal in Water - 47.3
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 Protein +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Equal in Water - 47.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.8%
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +195.5%
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.3 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +195.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 1.29g Salami
Protein 21.85g 14.6g Salami
Fats 25.9g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 2.4g 1.29g Salami
Calories 336kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0.96g 1.29g Salami
Calcium 15mg 6mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 22mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 38mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 680mg Blood sausage
Zinc 2.93mg 1.3mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.04mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.01mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 15.5µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.13mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.07mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.13mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 1.2mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.6mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.04mg Salami
Folate 3µg 5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.521mg 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.32mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.107mg 1.05mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.2mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 0.668mg 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.359mg 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 120mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 9.316g 13.4g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 3.46g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
58%
Salami
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.