Blood sausage vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blood sausage and headcheese different?
- Blood sausage is higher in iron and selenium; however, headcheese is richer in vitamin B6, copper, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 61% higher.
- Blood sausage contains 155 times more selenium than headcheese. While blood sausage contains 15.5µg of selenium, headcheese contains only 0.1µg.
- Headcheese has less saturated fat.
Blood sausage and Headcheese, pork 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +326.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43% |
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:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.1% |
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Protein
~13.83g
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 1.5mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4g | 3.402g | 45% |
| Fats | 34.5g | 10.9g | 36% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 0.1µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.9g | 5.601g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 69mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.134g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 379kcal | 157kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 941mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 104.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Protein | 14.6g | 13.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 37IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.05µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 0g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.39mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.02mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.998g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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