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Blood sausage vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blood sausage and Brisket

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, while Brisket has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% higher.
  • Brisket contains 14 times less Sodium than Blood sausage. Blood sausage contains 680mg of Sodium, while Brisket contains 48mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Blood sausage and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more IronIron +163.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +510.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +695.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.568mg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +725%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

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% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +408.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.5%

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 Brisket
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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Brisket Opinion
Calories 379kcal 289kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 34.5g 18.42g Blood sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 106mg Brisket
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Brisket
Calcium 6mg 16mg Brisket
Potassium 38mg 232mg Brisket
Iron 6.4mg 2.43mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Brisket
Copper 0.04mg 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 1.3mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 22mg 175mg Brisket
Sodium 680mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.01mg
Selenium 15.5µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.059mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.568mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.282mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 5µg 9µg Brisket
Choline 72.8mg 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 13.4g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 7.934g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.681g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.57mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.39mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.05mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.2mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.02mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.71mg 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Brisket
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%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.095g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.