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Blood sausage vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blood sausage and Ground chicken different?

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B12, while Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need of Iron 68% more than Ground chicken.
  • Blood sausage contains 9 times more Sodium than Ground chicken. Blood sausage contains 680mg of Sodium, while Ground chicken contains 75mg.

Blood sausage and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types were 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more IronIron +588.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1681.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +963.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
~equal in Selenium ~14.3µg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1245%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +215.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +162.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37.3%

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
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +225.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.8%

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 Ground chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 379kcal 189kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 34.5g 10.92g Blood sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Ground chicken
Calcium 6mg 8mg Ground chicken
Potassium 38mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 6.4mg 0.93mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Ground chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.062mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.3mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 22mg 234mg Ground chicken
Sodium 680mg 75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 15.5µg 14.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.51µg Blood sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Trans Fat 0.087g Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 59mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 3.11g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 4.879g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.08g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.57mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.39mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.05mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.2mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.02mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.71mg 0.706mg Blood sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.