Blood sausage vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blood sausage and luncheon meat different?
- Blood sausage is higher in iron; however, luncheon meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 68% higher.
- Blood sausage contains 3 times more saturated fat than luncheon meat. While blood sausage contains 13.4g of saturated fat, luncheon meat contains only 3.944g.
Blood sausage and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +559.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +689.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +672.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +147.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +580% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 0.97mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4g | 3.944g | 43% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 38.3µg | 41% |
| Fats | 34.5g | 12.77g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.9g | 5.685g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 5.225mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 170mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.272mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 78mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.565g | 13% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 189kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 2.15mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 300mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 820mg | 6% |
| Protein | 14.6g | 17.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.92µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 63.9mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.29g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.613mg | 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% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.456g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.