Blood sausage vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon, turkey, microwaved is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Blood sausage 379
Bacon 368
Protein (g)
Blood sausage 14.6
Bacon 29.5
Carbs (g)
Blood sausage 1.29
Bacon 4.24
Fat (g)
Blood sausage 34.5
Bacon 25.9
Fiber (g)
Blood sausage 0
Bacon 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved — 29.5g vs 14.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved — 368 vs 379 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Blood sausage | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 379 kcal | 368 kcal | +3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 47.3 g | 34.5 g | +37% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29.5 g | -51% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 34.5 g | 25.9 g | +33% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.29 g | 4.24 g | -70% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.4 g | 6.93 g | +93% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 15.9 g | 9.38 g | +69% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.287 g | |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 153 mg | -22% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | 0.049 mg | +43% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.130 mg | 0.398 mg | -67% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.20 mg | 8.10 mg | -85% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.600 mg | 0.988 mg | -39% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | 0.374 mg | -89% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 15.0 ug | -67% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 72.8 mg | 87.9 mg | -17% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.00 ug | 1.88 ug | -47% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 19.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.130 mg | 0.140 mg | -7% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.30 ug | 1.20 ug | +8% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 163 mg | -96% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.40 mg | 2.63 mg | +143% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.00 mg | 30.0 mg | -73% |
| Phosphorus, P | 22.0 mg | 416 mg | -95% |
| Potassium, K | 38.0 mg | 666 mg | -94% |
| Sodium, Na | 680 mg | 2021 mg | -66% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.30 mg | 4.71 mg | -72% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.040 mg | 0.118 mg | -66% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | 0.034 mg | -71% |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 ug | 28.5 ug | -46% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1584 kj | 1539 kj | +3% |
| Ash | 2.31 g | 6.80 g | -66% |
| Total Sugars | 1.29 g | 4.24 g | -70% |
| Sucrose | 1.30 g | 3.93 g | -67% |
| Glucose | — | 0.100 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.200 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 15.0 ug | -67% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 15.0 ug | -67% |
| Betaine | 2.20 mg | 4.80 mg | -54% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 19.0 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 63.0 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 52.0 IU | 50.0 IU | +4% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.030 g | 0.041 g | -27% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.620 g | 0.222 g | +179% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.035 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 8.30 g | 4.72 g | +76% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.064 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.41 g | 1.80 g | +145% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.029 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.012 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.034 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.880 g | 0.751 g | +17% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.735 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 15.0 g | 8.43 g | +78% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 8.21 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.128 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0.002 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.46 g | 6.87 g | -50% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.20 g | 6.19 g | -48% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 6.10 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.034 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.260 g | 0.354 g | -27% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.339 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.015 g | |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0.042 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.025 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.020 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.175 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.024 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.017 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.231 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.016 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.214 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | — | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.056 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.056 g | |
| Phytosterols | 0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.180 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.570 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.320 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.200 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.180 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.820 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.340 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.02 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.680 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.710 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.05 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.35 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.12 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.910 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.00 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.680 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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