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Elk meat vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Elk meat and Bologna sausage

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% more.
  • Elk meat contains 5 times more Iron than Bologna sausage. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of Iron, while Bologna sausage contains 0.77mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Bologna, pork.

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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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +103%
Contains more Copper +336.3%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Bologna sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +103%
Contains more Copper +336.3%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +89.5%
Contains more Selenium +21%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.2%
Elk meat
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% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Bologna sausage
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 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains more Protein +101%
Contains more Fats +482.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +288.9%
Equal in Water - 60.6
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Bologna sausage
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 +101%
Contains more Fats +482.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +288.9%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +903.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.7%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Bologna sausage
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +903.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 30.76g 15.3g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 162kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 5mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 4.07mg 0.77mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 139mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 281mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 907mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.03mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.08mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 10.5µg 12.7µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.26mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.157mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.9mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.72mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.27mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.93µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.149mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.641mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.663mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.168mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.204mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.412mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.585mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.737mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.482mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 1.342g 6.839g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.497g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.