Turkey ham vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey ham and blood sausage
- Turkey ham has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, blood sausage is higher in iron and vitamin B12.
- Blood sausage covers your daily iron needs 68% more than turkey ham.
- Blood sausage contains 13 times less phosphorus than turkey ham. Turkey ham contains 289mg of phosphorus, while blood sausage contains 22mg.
- Blood sausage has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +565.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1213.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +762.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 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 | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1089.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.5 g
Glucose:
0.7 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.3 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +160% |
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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 minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1mg | 6.4mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 13.4g | 55% |
| Fats | 4g | 34.5g | 47% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 15.5µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 22mg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 15.9g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 120mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 3.46g | 17% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 379kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 680mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 253mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 16.3g | 14.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
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.