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Bologna sausage vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bologna sausage and basil

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 345% higher.
  • Basil is lower in sodium.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Bologna, pork and Basil, fresh.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1509.1%
Contains more IronIron +311.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3088.9%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +377.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +138166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3004.7%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263%
Contains more WaterWater +51.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10959.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 414.8µg 345%
Manganese 0.036mg 1.148mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.034mg 41%
Sodium 907mg 4mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Copper 0.08mg 0.385mg 34%
Saturated fat 6.839g 0.041g 31%
Fats 19.87g 0.64g 30%
Iron 0.77mg 3.17mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Protein 15.3g 3.15g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 0.088g 24%
Selenium 12.7µg 0.3µg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.902mg 19%
Calcium 11mg 177mg 17%
Folate 5µg 68µg 16%
Magnesium 14mg 64mg 12%
Phosphorus 139mg 56mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.389g 11%
Calories 247kcal 23kcal 11%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.81mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.209mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.155mg 9%
Choline 54.4mg 11.4mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.076mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.8mg 4%
Carbs 0.73g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.05g N/A
Potassium 281mg 295mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Basil
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
40%
Bologna sausage
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.