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Blood sausage vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between blood sausage and pepperoni

  • Blood sausage has more iron; however, pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
  • Blood sausage's daily need coverage for iron is 63% more.
  • Blood sausage is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Blood sausage and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more IronIron +381.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +621.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +618.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%

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.
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% 20% 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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.3µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more OtherOther +105.2%
~equal in Carbs ~1.18g

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%

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 Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Pepperoni DV% diff.
Iron 6.4mg 1.33mg 63%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.074mg 46%
Sodium 680mg 1582mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.362mg 25%
Selenium 15.5µg 29µg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.987mg 24%
Saturated fat 13.4g 17.708g 20%
Phosphorus 22mg 158mg 19%
Fats 34.5g 46.28g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.271mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 15.9g 20.77g 12%
Zinc 1.3mg 2.44mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.257mg 10%
Protein 14.6g 19.25g 9%
Cholesterol 120mg 97mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.93mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.458g 7%
Potassium 38mg 274mg 7%
Calories 379kcal 504kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.03mg 6%
Copper 0.04mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Choline 72.8mg 51.2mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 1.29g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 1.29g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin D 52IU 52IU 0%
Sugar 1.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.57mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.39mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.05mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.02mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.71mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Pepperoni
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
24%
Blood sausage
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.