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Blood sausage vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blood sausage and Beef tenderloin

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, yet Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 61% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains 12 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. Blood sausage contains 680mg of Sodium, while Beef tenderloin contains 57mg.

Food types used in this article are Blood sausage and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more IronIron +105.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +771.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +210%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +822.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 379kcal 324kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 34.5g 24.6g Blood sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 6mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 38mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 6.4mg 3.11mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.04mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 1.3mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 22mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 680mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 15.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.25mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 5µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 72.8mg 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 13.4g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 10.27g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.57mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.39mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.05mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.2mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.02mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.71mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Blood sausage
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.