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Bologna sausage vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bologna sausage and Chicken thigh?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 36% more.
  • Bologna sausage has 10 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. While Bologna sausage has 907mg of Sodium, Chicken thigh has only 95mg.

We used Bologna, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +89.6%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +89.6%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Equal in Potassium - 259

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Other +239.8%
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Equal in Water - 59.31
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Other +239.8%
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bologna sausage Chicken thigh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 15.3g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 19.87g 10.3g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 247kcal 218kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 0.77mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 139mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 281mg 259mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.03mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.036mg 0.027mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 8IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.2µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.088mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 5µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.33µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.641mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.168mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.204mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.412mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.737mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.482mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 59mg 102mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 3.82g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.43g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Chicken thigh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Bologna sausage
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.059g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.