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Elk meat vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elk meat and Blood sausage?

  • Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Blood sausage is higher in Iron.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% more.
  • Elk meat has 13 times more Phosphorus than Blood sausage. While Elk meat has 285mg of Phosphorus, Blood sausage has only 22mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Blood sausage types in this article.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +931.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +772.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1195.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +57.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +911.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +156.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1539.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2049.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Blood sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Blood sausage Opinion
Calories 162kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Protein 30.76g 14.6g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 34.5g Blood sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 72mg 120mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 29mg 8mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 6mg Blood sausage
Potassium 392mg 38mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.04mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 1.3mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 22mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 680mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 15.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.07mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 1.2mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.6mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.04mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Choline 72.8mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 1.342g 13.4g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.46g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.18mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.57mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.32mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.39mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.05mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.2mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.82mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.02mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.71mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Blood sausage
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
62%
Elk meat
25%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.