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Steak vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Blood sausage

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Blood sausage has more Iron.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • Steak has 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Blood sausage. Steak has 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, while Blood sausage has 0.04mg.
  • Steak is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +640.9%
Contains more Potassium +634.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +387.7%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.2%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +640.9%
Contains more Potassium +634.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +387.7%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.2%
Contains more Iron +166.7%

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.2%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +327.8%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +70.2%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +327.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak 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 Steak Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 24.85g 14.6g Steak
Fats 19.02g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 271kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Steak
Calcium 12mg 6mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 22mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 38mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 680mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 1.3mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.04mg Steak
Manganese 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 31.8µg 15.5µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 6IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.07mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.13mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.2mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.04mg Steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.18mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.57mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.32mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.39mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.05mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.2mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.82mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.02mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.71mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 120mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 13.4g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 3.46g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak 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 - $2.4)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.