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Pork belly vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork belly and Bologna sausage

  • Pork belly has more Vitamin B2, however, Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Pork belly covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Pork belly. Pork belly contains 0.242mg of Vitamin B2, while Bologna sausage contains 0.157mg.
  • Bologna sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Zinc +99%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Zinc +99%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166.8%
Contains more Protein +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Other +284.6%
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 +166.8%
Contains more Protein +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Contains more Other +284.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 9.34g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 53.01g 19.87g Pork belly
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 518kcal 247kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.52mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 4mg 14mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 108mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 185mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 32mg 907mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.052mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.006mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 8µg 12.7µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.26mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.157mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 3.9mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 1µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 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 72mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 19.33g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 9.732g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 2.107g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly 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
34%
Pork belly
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.