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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 from 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 Iron +326.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Selenium +15400%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Copper +205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Selenium +15400%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Copper +205%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +216.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Contains more Water +56.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.83
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Fats +216.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Contains more Water +56.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Blood sausage Headcheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 13.83g Blood sausage
Fats 34.5g 10.9g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Calories 379kcal 157kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Headcheese
Calcium 6mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 6.4mg 1.5mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Headcheese
Phosphorus 22mg 56mg Headcheese
Potassium 38mg 31mg Blood sausage
Sodium 680mg 941mg Blood sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 0.97mg Blood sausage
Copper 0.04mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 15.5µg 0.1µg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 52IU 37IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.9µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.023mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.115mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.44mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.19mg Headcheese
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 13.4g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 5.601g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.134g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.998g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.