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Blood sausage
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 379 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 29%
- Carbohydrate 1.3 g 0%
- Fat 35 g 44%
- Saturated fat 13 g 67%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
- Sodium 680 mg 30%
- Cholesterol 120 mg 40%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg 7%
- 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 (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 42%
- Choline 72.8 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 6.4 mg 36%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 22 mg 2%
- Potassium 38 mg 1%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 15.5 µg 28%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 379 | 15 g | 1.3 g | 35 g |
| 2 × slices | 200 g | 758 | 29 g | 2.6 g | 69 g |
| ½ × slices | 50 g | 190 | 7.3 g | 0.6 g | 17 g |
| 3 × slices | 300 g | 1137 | 44 g | 3.9 g | 104 g |
| 4 × slices | 400 g | 1516 | 58 g | 5.2 g | 138 g |
Similar foods
- Liver blood sausage176 kcal / 100 g
- Tongue blood sausage257 kcal / 100 g
- Blood sausage meat164 kcal / 100 g
- Fillet blood sausage226 kcal / 100 g
- Bregenwurst blood sausage140 kcal / 100 g
- Black pudding149 kcal / 100 g
- Black sausageblood sausage217 kcal / 100 g
- Blood brawn258 kcal / 100 g
- Liver sausage226 kcal / 100 g
- Sausageincl liver products, av343 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Blood sausage
How do you fry blood sausage without it falling apart?
Cut it into thick slices and fry gently in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, turning once. Avoid piercing the casing; high heat can make it split.
Can you eat blood sausage cold, or does it need cooking?
Some blood sausages are sold ready to eat, while others need thorough cooking. Follow the pack’s instructions; if it needs heating, cook until steaming hot throughout.
How should you store blood sausage after opening it?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within two days, unless the pack gives a shorter time. You can freeze it; wrap slices well and defrost them in the fridge before reheating.
What goes well with blood sausage?
Fried apples or onions cut through its savoury richness. Try it with mashed potato, or use it in dishes such as French boudin noir with apples, Spanish morcilla with rice, or a British breakfast with eggs.
Is black pudding the same as blood sausage?
Black pudding is a British and Irish style of blood sausage, usually made with blood, fat and cereal such as oatmeal or barley. Recipes and textures differ across regions, so the names are not always interchangeable.
How can you tell whether blood sausage is cooked?
Check the pack: some varieties are sold cooked, while others are raw or only partly cooked. When cooking a raw sausage, make sure the centre reaches 75 °C; a browned outside alone is not enough.
Is blood sausage high in iron?
Yes. Blood sausage is high in iron, with 6.4 mg per 100 g. The amount in a serving depends on how much you eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171618 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
