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

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What are the main differences between Bologna sausage and Beef sirloin?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 14 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. Bologna sausage has 907mg of Sodium, while Beef sirloin has 66mg.

We used Bologna, pork and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
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%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.085mg

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% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

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

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
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +385.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1038.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Beef sirloin
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
42%
Bologna sausage
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
65%
Beef sirloin

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.