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

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The main differences between Luncheon meat and Bologna sausage

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Luncheon meat is 47% higher.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 +26%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +201.6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.036
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +201.6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.036

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 B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
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 B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Water - 60.6
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0.73g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 15.3g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 1.04g 0.73g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 5mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.97mg 0.77mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 139mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 300mg 281mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 907mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 2.15mg 2.03mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.037mg 0.036mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 12.7µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.157mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 3.9mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.27mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 3.944g 6.839g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Bologna 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
33%
Luncheon meat
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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

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.