Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Polish sausage vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Polish sausage and Bologna sausage

  • Polish sausage has more Selenium, however, Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Polish sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 28% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Bologna, pork.

Infographic

Polish sausage vs Bologna sausage infographic
Infographic link

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 +14.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.523
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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 B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.523
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Carbs +393.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Fats - 19.87
Equal in Water - 60.6
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +15%
Contains more Carbs +393.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Fats - 19.87
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
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.
Polish sausage Bologna sausage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0.73g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 15.3g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0.73g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 247kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 11mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.88mg 0.77mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 136mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 237mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 1540mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.93mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.036mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 12.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 2µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.93µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.591mg 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.076mg 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.11mg 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.379mg 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.679mg 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.444mg 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
35%
Polish sausage
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
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 - 1.171g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.