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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +534.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +349.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +654.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +677.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | -54.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1µg | 62% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 6.4mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.3mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 13.4g | 33% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 34.5g | 29% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 680mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 22mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 15.9g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.04mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3.46g | 20% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 14.6g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 379kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 15.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 52IU | 6% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 72.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.39mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)