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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% 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% 21% 39% 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 379kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 14.6g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 34.5g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.29g 1.18g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 1.18g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 52IU
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Pepperoni
Calcium 6mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 38mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 6.4mg 1.33mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Pepperoni
Copper 0.04mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Zinc 1.3mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 22mg 158mg Pepperoni
Sodium 680mg 1582mg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.3µg
Manganese 0.01mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 15.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Trans Fat 1.527g Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 51.2mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 17.708g Blood sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.57mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.39mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.05mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.2mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.778mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.987mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.688mg Blood sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
25%
Blood sausage
48%
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.