Blood sausage
FDC 171618slices (100 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 24 · +2 vs Sausage & deli meats medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 35 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | |
| Protein | 15 g | 29% |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 35 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | |
| Protein | 15 g | 29% |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171618Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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