Blood sausage nutrition facts
100 grams of blood sausage contain 379 calories, 15 g of protein, 1.3 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (42% DV), iron (36% DV), protein (29% DV) and selenium (28% DV). Most of its calories (83%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 680 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1242%
- Iron36%
- Protein29%
- Selenium28%
- Choline13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)12%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 µg | 42% |
| Choline | 72.8 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 15.5 µg | 28% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 13.4 g | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.9 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 47.3 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other sausages and luncheon meats
| Per 100 g | Blood sausage | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 | 255 | +48% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 15.3 g | -4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.29 g | 3.58 g | -64% |
| Total fat | 34.5 g | 19.8 g | +74% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.1 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 1.29 g | 1.03 g | +25% |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 997 mg | -32% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171618. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.