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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
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% |
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Water
~48.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.46µg | 61% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 3.11mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 57mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 203mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 4.03mg | 25% |
| Protein | 14.6g | 23.9g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4g | 9.72g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.25mg | 16% |
| Fats | 34.5g | 24.6g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.9g | 10.27g | 14% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 22.9µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 85mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 331mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 91mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.57mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.39mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.05mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.02mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
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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
24%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.