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Bologna sausage vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bologna sausage and Brisket?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Brisket's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 19 times more Sodium than Brisket. Bologna sausage has 907mg of Sodium, while Brisket has 48mg.

We used Bologna, pork and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +113.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.282
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.282

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +1150%
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +1150%
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Equal in Fats - 18.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.305
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.305

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 19.87g 18.42g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Calories 247kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 11mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 0.77mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 139mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 281mg 232mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.03mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.036mg 0.01mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.059mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.568mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 5µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.641mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.168mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.204mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.412mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.737mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.482mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 59mg 106mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 7.305g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 7.934g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.681g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Bologna sausage
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.