Luncheon meat vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and blood sausage different?
- Luncheon meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, blood sausage is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 68% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains 8 times more potassium than blood sausage. While luncheon meat contains 300mg of potassium, blood sausage contains only 38mg.
- Luncheon meat has less cholesterol.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +689.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +672.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +147.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +559.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +580% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | -70.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 6.4mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 13.4g | 43% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 15.5µg | 41% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 34.5g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 15.9g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 1.2mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 22mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.04mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 120mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 3.46g | 13% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 379kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 38mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 680mg | 6% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 14.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 72.8mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.39mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.02mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.456g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
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 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.