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Ground beef vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Blood sausage

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Blood sausage is richer in Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 62% more than Blood sausage.
  • Blood sausage has 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. Ground beef has 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Blood sausage has 0.04mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Blood sausage.

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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 Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.5%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +349.2%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Contains more Iron +181.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.5%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +349.2%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Contains more Iron +181.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.31
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +63.5%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Fats +124.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 23.87g 14.6g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 241kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 6mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 22mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 38mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 680mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.3mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.04mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 19.1µg 15.5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.13mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.2mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.04mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 1µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.923mg 0.57mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.32mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.39mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.05mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.2mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.82mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 1.02mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.71mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 120mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 6.073g 13.4g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3.46g Blood sausage
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Blood sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.