Blood sausage vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between blood sausage and turkey sausage
- Blood sausage is richer in iron, selenium, and vitamin B12, yet turkey sausage is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 67% higher.
- Turkey sausage contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Blood sausage and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.
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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 IronIron | +498.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +502.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +604.5% |
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 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
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Protein
~15.42g
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
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 1.07mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4g | 3.839g | 43% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.9g | 5.158g | 27% |
| Fats | 34.5g | 18.09g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 155mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 3.692mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 2.98mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 160mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.208mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.79µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 4.657g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 235kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 33.9mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 229mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 17IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 639mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 14.6g | 15.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 1.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.29g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.39mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.05mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.02mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.561g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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