Blood sausage vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Blood sausage and Italian sausage
- Blood sausage is richer in Iron, yet Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 62% higher.
- Blood sausage contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Italian sausage. Blood sausage contains 120mg of Cholesterol, while Italian sausage contains 57mg.
Food types used in this article are Blood sausage and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 IronIron | +347.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +672.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.9% |
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 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231% |
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Water
~47.13g
~equal in
Other
~2.17g
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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~17.108g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.518g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 379kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 14.6g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 34.5g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.29g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 1.29g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 120mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 52IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 38mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 1.29g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 680mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 15.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.4g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.9g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.39mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.05mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.02mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0.577mg |
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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
25%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blood sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)