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Meatball vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Bologna sausage

  • Meatball has more Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin K, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 +627.3%
Contains more Iron +129.9%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +683.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +129.9%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +683.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Equal in Potassium - 281

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 E +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 E +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +110.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.3
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +110.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0.73g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 22.21g 19.87g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0.73g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 247kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Bologna sausage
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 11mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 139mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 281mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 907mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.036mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 12.7µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.26mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.157mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.72mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.93µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0.3µg Meatball
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 66mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.577g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 7.627g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.107g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.788g)
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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.