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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 from 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.
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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~639mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 E Vitamin 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
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%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g

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
28% 38% 34%
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.
Blood sausage Turkey sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 379kcal 235kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 34.5g 18.09g Blood sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.29g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 160mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU 17IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 6mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 38mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 6.4mg 1.07mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Turkey sausage
Copper 0.04mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 22mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 680mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.4µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 15.5µg 0µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.054mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.79µg Blood sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 5µg 4µg Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 33.9mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 5.158g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.175mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.39mg 1.229mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.2mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.612mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.819mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.481mg Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Turkey 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
25%
Blood sausage
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.561g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage
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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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.

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.