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Blood sausage vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between blood sausage and summer sausage

  • Blood sausage has more iron and selenium; however, summer sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need for iron, 52% more than summer sausage.
  • Blood sausage has 2 times more selenium than summer sausage. While blood sausage has 15.5µg of selenium, summer sausage has only 7.5µg.
  • Summer sausage has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blood sausage and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more IronIron +183.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +709.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%

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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100.9%
~equal in Fats ~37.91g

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Summer sausage DV% diff.
Iron 6.4mg 2.26mg 52%
Sodium 680mg 1483mg 35%
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.73µg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Phosphorus 22mg 178mg 22%
Selenium 15.5µg 7.5µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.249mg 15%
Saturated fat 13.4g 10.47g 13%
Choline 72.8mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.9mg 11%
Cholesterol 120mg 89mg 10%
Protein 14.6g 19.43g 10%
Zinc 1.3mg 2.25mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 81mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.13mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 15.9g 13.68g 6%
Potassium 38mg 206mg 5%
Vitamin D 52IU 12IU 5%
Fats 34.5g 37.91g 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.3µg 5%
Copper 0.04mg 0.07mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.02g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.76mg 3%
Calories 379kcal 426kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.16mg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 1.29g 1.82g 0%
Net carbs 1.29g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.57mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.39mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.05mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.02mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.71mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
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 ($)

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.