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Blood sausage vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are blood sausage and beefsteak different?

  • Blood sausage is higher in iron; however, beefsteak is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 60% higher.
  • Blood sausage contains 12 times more sodium than beefsteak. While blood sausage contains 680mg of sodium, beefsteak contains only 57mg.

Blood sausage and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +292.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +794.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +868.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.009mg

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% 20% 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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +128.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1000%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%

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% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.6%

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 Beefsteak
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Beefsteak DV% diff.
Iron 6.4mg 1.63mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.585mg 42%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 6.978mg 36%
Saturated fat 13.4g 5.951g 34%
Zinc 1.3mg 4.85mg 32%
Fats 34.5g 15.11g 30%
Sodium 680mg 57mg 27%
Phosphorus 22mg 213mg 27%
Protein 14.6g 26.72g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 15.9g 6.298g 24%
Selenium 15.5µg 28.8µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.56g 19%
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.38µg 16%
Cholesterol 120mg 79mg 14%
Potassium 38mg 340mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Calories 379kcal 250kcal 6%
Choline 72.8mg 101.8mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 23mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0.073mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.45mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 22mg 2%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.078mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.527mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.14mg 1%
Carbs 1.29g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.29g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.57mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.39mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.05mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.02mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.71mg 0.842mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Beefsteak
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
24%
Blood sausage
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
53%
Beefsteak

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?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.449g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.