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Beer vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and bologna sausage

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6 in bologna sausage is higher than in beer.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 43% more than beer.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +940.7%
Contains more IronIron +3750%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +20200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +892.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2016.7%

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.
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +438.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +386.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3226.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.523mg 43%
Sodium 4mg 907mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.93µg 38%
Saturated fat 0g 6.839g 31%
Fats 0g 19.87g 31%
Protein 0.46g 15.3g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.732g 24%
Selenium 0.6µg 12.7µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 3.9mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.03mg 18%
Phosphorus 14mg 139mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.27mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.107g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.72mg 14%
Calories 43kcal 247kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.157mg 10%
Iron 0.02mg 0.77mg 9%
Choline 10.1mg 54.4mg 8%
Copper 0.005mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Potassium 27mg 281mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 14mg 2%
Carbs 3.55g 0.73g 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.036mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
3%
Beer
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.839g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.