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

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A recap on differences between Blood sausage and Bologna sausage

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, however, Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily Iron needs 70% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Blood sausage. Blood sausage contains 120mg of Cholesterol, while Bologna sausage contains 59mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Blood sausage 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
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 IronIron +731.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +639.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +531.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%

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% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
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% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.4µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.93µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 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 FatsFats +73.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.7%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +51.5%
~equal in Protein ~15.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 379kcal 247kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 34.5g 19.87g Blood sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 0.73g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 0.73g Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 52IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Bologna sausage
Calcium 6mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 38mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Iron 6.4mg 0.77mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Bologna sausage
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 22mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 680mg 907mg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 15.5µg 12.7µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.93µg Blood sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 72.8mg 54.4mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 9.732g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.107g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.149mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.39mg 1.168mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.2mg 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.585mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.737mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.482mg Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage 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
25%
Blood sausage
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.561g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.