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Turkey meat vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey meat and Blood sausage

  • Turkey meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Blood sausage has more Iron.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for Iron is 66% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains 15 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Blood sausage contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.6%
Contains more Potassium +528.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +487.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +913.6%
Contains more Potassium +528.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +487.2%

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 B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1440%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +366.8%
Contains more Carbs +2050%
Contains more Other +381.3%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +95.5%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +366.8%
Contains more Carbs +2050%
Contains more Other +381.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat 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 Turkey meat Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 28.55g 14.6g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0.06g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 189kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 6mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 30mg 8mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 22mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 38mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 680mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.3mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.04mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.01mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 15.5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 15IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.13mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.2mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.6mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.04mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.18mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.57mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.32mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.39mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.05mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.2mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.82mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.749mg 0.71mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 120mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 2.155g 13.4g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.46g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.245g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat 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)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.