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Brisket vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brisket and Bologna sausage?

  • Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Brisket's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Brisket has 3 times more Zinc than Bologna sausage. Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, while Bologna sausage has 2.03mg.
  • Bologna sausage contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Bologna, pork types in this comparison.

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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 +45.5%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%

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 E +96.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +1150%
Equal in Fats - 19.87
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +1150%
Equal in Fats - 19.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.839
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.839

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 28.82g 15.3g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 289kcal 247kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 11mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 0.77mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 139mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 48mg 907mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.03mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 27.1µg 12.7µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.26mg Brisket
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.157mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 3.9mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.27mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 5µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.93µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.149mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.641mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.663mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.168mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.204mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.412mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.585mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.737mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.482mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 7.305g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket Bologna sausage
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%
Brisket
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.