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Ground chicken vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground chicken and Bologna sausage

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need of Sodium 36% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains 2 times more Potassium than Bologna sausage. While Ground chicken contains 677mg of Potassium, Bologna sausage contains only 281mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bologna sausage is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Zinc - 2.03

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +82%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +297.7%
Equal in Water - 60.6
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +52.2%
Contains more Fats +82%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +297.7%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.107
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.107

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 23.28g 15.3g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 189kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 8mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.93mg 0.77mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 139mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 281mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 907mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.016mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 14.3µg 12.7µg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.26mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.157mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 3.9mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.72mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.27mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.3µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.149mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.641mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.663mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.168mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.204mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.412mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.585mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.737mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.482mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.087g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 3.11g 6.839g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

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Ground chicken 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%
Ground chicken
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.729g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.