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

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Summary of differences between Roast beef and Bologna sausage

  • Roast beef has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Roast beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 46% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Roast beef contains 3 times more Iron than Bologna sausage. While Roast beef contains 2.05mg of Iron, Bologna sausage contains only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roast beef is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Equal in Sodium - 907
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Equal in Sodium - 907
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 E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
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 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Equal in Other - 3.5
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +21.7%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +539.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.4%
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +539.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 18.62g 15.3g Roast beef
Fats 3.69g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.64g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 115kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Sugar 0.29g 0g Bologna sausage
Calcium 5mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 2.05mg 0.77mg Roast beef
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 139mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 281mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 907mg Roast beef
Zinc 3.2mg 2.03mg Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.08mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.015mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 14.7µg 12.7µg Roast beef
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.26mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.157mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 3.9mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.27mg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.93µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Roast beef
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 51mg 59mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 1.318g 6.839g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast 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
48%
Roast beef
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.521g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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 ($)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.

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