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Summer sausage vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Summer sausage and Blood sausage

  • Summer sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Blood sausage is higher in Iron, and Selenium.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need of Iron 52% more than Summer sausage.
  • Blood sausage has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +709.1%
Contains more Potassium +442.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Selenium +106.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +709.1%
Contains more Potassium +442.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Selenium +106.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 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 B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +100.9%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Equal in Fats - 34.5
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 +33.1%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +100.9%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Equal in Fats - 34.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Summer sausage 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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 1.29g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 14.6g Summer sausage
Fats 37.91g 34.5g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 1.29g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 379kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 1.29g Summer sausage
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 6mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 178mg 22mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 38mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1483mg 680mg Blood sausage
Zinc 2.25mg 1.3mg Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg 0.04mg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.032mg 0.01mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 15.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 12IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.07mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.13mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 1.2mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.6mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg Summer sausage
Folate 7µg 5µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 1µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.54mg 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.32mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.16mg 1.05mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg 0.2mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 0.69mg 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.47mg 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 120mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 13.4g Summer sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.46g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage 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
42%
Summer sausage
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
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 ($)

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.