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Bologna sausage vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bologna sausage and Italian sausage different?

  • Italian sausage has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Bologna sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Italian sausage is 17% higher.

Bologna, pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked are the varieties used 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 Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1033.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
Equal in Folate - 5
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 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin D +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1033.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +484.9%
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +484.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67%

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 Italian sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 15.3g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 19.87g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0.73g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 247kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Bologna sausage
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 11mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 0.77mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 139mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 281mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 907mg 743mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.25mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 41IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 1µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 10.195g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.