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

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How are Bologna sausage and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef tenderloin is 64% higher.
  • Bologna sausage contains 16 times more Sodium than Beef tenderloin. While Bologna sausage contains 907mg of Sodium, Beef tenderloin contains only 57mg.

Bologna, pork and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +303.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.3%

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.25mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~10.27g

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 tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 247kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 15.3g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 19.87g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 85mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 11mg 9mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 0.77mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 2.03mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 139mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 907mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.014mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.09mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.25mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.25mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 54.4mg 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 6.839g 9.72g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 1g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.641mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.168mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.204mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.412mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.737mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.482mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.