Sausage & deli meats

Blood sausage

FDC 171618slices (100 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 24 · +2 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Blood sausage is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 24 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 26 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (36% DV), an excellent source of protein (29% DV). Most of its 379 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (680 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (13.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.6 g · 16%Carb 1.3 g · 1%Fat 34.5 g · 83%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories379 kcal19%
Total fat35 g44%
Saturated fat13 g67%
Cholesterol120 mg40%
Sodium680 mg30%
Carbohydrate1.3 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.3 g
Protein15 g29%
Potassium38 mg1%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron6.4 mg36%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.13 mg1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171618

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron36% DV
Protein29% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density24 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g680 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Frankfurter, chickenDensity 25 vs 24Olive loaf, porkDensity 25 vs 24Bacon, turkey, microwavedDensity 26 vs 24

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