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Beef sirloin vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef sirloin and bologna sausage?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and iron, yet bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 3 times more zinc than bologna sausage. Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of zinc, while bologna sausage has 2.03mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Bologna, pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +149.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.157mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more FatsFats +295%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +493.2%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1038.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 38.9µg 12.7µg 48%
Sodium 66mg 907mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.523mg 36%
Zinc 5.7mg 2.03mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.27mg 32%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 3.9mg 32%
Protein 30.8g 15.3g 31%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.93µg 23%
Fats 5.03g 19.87g 23%
Saturated fat 1.915g 6.839g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 9.732g 19%
Phosphorus 253mg 139mg 16%
Iron 1.92mg 0.77mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.107g 13%
Choline 117.3mg 54.4mg 11%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Cholesterol 81mg 59mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Calories 177kcal 247kcal 4%
Potassium 410mg 281mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.72mg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.036mg 1%
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.26mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.157mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Bologna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Beef sirloin
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 841mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.