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Bologna sausage vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bologna sausage and biscuits?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet biscuits are richer in iron, calcium, manganese, and folate.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 20 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Bologna sausage has 59mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Bologna, pork and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2036.4%
Contains more IronIron +276.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +21.9%
Contains more WaterWater +109.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6009.6%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.6%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.08µg 35%
Iron 0.77mg 2.9mg 27%
Calcium 11mg 235mg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.035mg 18%
Protein 15.3g 7g 17%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.378mg 15%
Carbs 0.73g 44.6g 15%
Sodium 907mg 580mg 14%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.54mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.356mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.163g 14%
Folate 5µg 61µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.31mg 12%
Selenium 12.7µg 19.5µg 12%
Saturated fat 6.839g 4.324g 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.285mg 9%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 6.93g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 2.949mg 6%
Calories 247kcal 353kcal 5%
Fats 19.87g 16.3g 5%
Potassium 281mg 121mg 5%
Phosphorus 139mg 164mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.515g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.