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Headcheese vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Blood sausage different?

  • Headcheese is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Choline, however, Blood sausage is richer in Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 61% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Blood sausage. While Headcheese contains 0.19mg of Vitamin B6, Blood sausage contains only 0.04mg.
  • Blood sausage has less Sodium.

Headcheese, pork and Blood sausage are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Copper +205%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Selenium +15400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Copper +205%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Selenium +15400%

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 E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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 E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Fats +216.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Equal in Protein - 14.6
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 Water +56.1%
Contains more Fats +216.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Equal in Protein - 14.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Blood sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Protein 13.83g 14.6g Blood sausage
Fats 10.9g 34.5g Blood sausage
Carbs 0g 1.29g Blood sausage
Calories 157kcal 379kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 0g 1.29g Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 6mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Headcheese
Phosphorus 56mg 22mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg 38mg Blood sausage
Sodium 941mg 680mg Blood sausage
Zinc 0.97mg 1.3mg Blood sausage
Copper 0.122mg 0.04mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.01mg Blood sausage
Selenium 0.1µg 15.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.13mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 52IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.3µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.07mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 1.2mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.04mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg Blood sausage
Leucine 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg Blood sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 69mg 120mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 13.4g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 15.9g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.46g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
21%
Headcheese
24%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.998g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
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.
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.