Blood sausage
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Niacin | 1.2 MG | 8% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 5 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 72.8 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1 UG | 42% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.3 UG | 7% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 6 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.4 MG | 36% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8 MG | 2% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 22 MG | 2% | |
| Potassium, K | 38 MG | 1% | |
| Sodium, Na | 680 MG | 30% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 12% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 UG | 28% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 14.6g per 100g.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (36% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (30% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (28% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-12 (42% DV).
About Blood sausage
Blood sausage is one of the most fat-dense entries in the sausage category - cooked pork blood, fat, and grain or cereal fillers packed into a casing and heavily seasoned. Protein is decent but fat is very high. The flavor is earthy, metallic, and rich in a way that's deeply polarizing. In cuisines from the British Isles to Eastern Europe and Latin America, it's fried or grilled and treated as a serious ingredient rather than a novelty.
Dietary Information
Blood sausage is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Blood sausage include Vitamin B-12 (42% DV) , Iron, Fe (36% DV) , Sodium, Na (30% DV) , and Selenium, Se (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 379 calories per 100 grams, Blood sausage gets 15% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrates, and 82% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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