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Blood sausage vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Blood sausage and Pork bacon

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, however, Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 79% more than Blood sausage.
  • Pork bacon contains 4 times less Iron than Blood sausage. Blood sausage contains 6.4mg of Iron, while Pork bacon contains 1.49mg.
  • Blood sausage has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Blood sausage and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +329.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1318.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +355%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280.6%

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +277.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +208.7%
~equal in Carbs ~1.35g

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.187g

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 Pork bacon
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Pork bacon Opinion
Calories 379kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 14.6g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 34.5g 43.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.29g 1.35g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.29g 1.35g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 120mg 107mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 6mg 10mg Pork bacon
Potassium 38mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 6.4mg 1.49mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Pork bacon
Copper 0.04mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Zinc 1.3mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 22mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 680mg 2193mg Blood sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 15.5µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 13.4g 14.187g Blood sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.57mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.32mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.39mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.05mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.2mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.02mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.71mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.787g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.