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

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A recap on differences between Ground beef and Bologna sausage

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, however, Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 3 times less Iron than Ground beef. Ground beef contains 2.27mg of Iron, while Bologna sausage contains 0.77mg.
  • Bologna sausage has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +194.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +187.7%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +194.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +187.7%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +925.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Equal in Water - 60.6
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +56%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.4%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 23.87g 15.3g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 241kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 33mg 11mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 0.77mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 139mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 73mg 907mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 2.03mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.009mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 19.1µg 12.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.157mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.9mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.27mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.93µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.3µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.923mg 0.641mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.663mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.168mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.204mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.412mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.585mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.737mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.482mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 1.173g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.073g 6.839g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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)
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 beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.