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Blood sausage vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blood sausage and Lamb shoulder

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, while Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 10 times less Sodium than Blood sausage. Blood sausage contains 680mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder contains 65mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Blood sausage and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more IronIron +215.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +581.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +731.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.9%

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.
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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +76.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%

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 Lamb shoulder
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 379kcal 279kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 34.5g 20.24g Blood sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 6mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 38mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 6.4mg 2.03mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.04mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.3mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 22mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 680mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 15.5µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.12mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 5µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Choline 72.8mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 8.3g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.61g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.57mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.39mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.05mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.2mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.02mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.71mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 615mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.