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

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A recap on differences between Bologna sausage and Polish sausage

  • Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Polish sausage is higher in Selenium.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 28% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Polish sausage contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Bologna sausage. Bologna sausage contains 2.107g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Polish sausage contains 0.79g.
  • Bologna sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bologna, pork and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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 Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Zinc - 1.93
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% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Zinc - 1.93

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 B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.502
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.148
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.98
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.502
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.148
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Carbs +393.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
Equal in Water - 55.2
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Carbs +393.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.7
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.7

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 15.3g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 19.87g 19.4g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 247kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 11mg 12mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.77mg 0.88mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 139mg 136mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 237mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 1540mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 1.93mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 17.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.502mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.148mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.443mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.45mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.19mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 2µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.98µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.138mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.591mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.611mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 1.076mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 1.11mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.379mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.539mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.679mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.444mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 66mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 8.01g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 9.7g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.79g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Polish 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
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.171g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.