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Bologna sausage vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bologna sausage and Brotwurst

  • Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, however, Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Brotwurst contains 12 times less Vitamin B5 than Bologna sausage. Bologna sausage contains 0.72mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Bologna sausage has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bologna, pork and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.9%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.27mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
~equal in Protein ~14.3g
~equal in Other ~3.62g

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 247kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 15.3g 14.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0.73g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0.73g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 59mg 63mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 11IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Brotwurst
Calcium 11mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 281mg
Iron 0.77mg 1.03mg Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.03mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 139mg 134mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 1112mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 12.7µg 17µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.25mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.3mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.06mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.13mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 9.93g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.13mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.6mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.61mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 1.08mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 1.14mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.37mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.54mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.68mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.44mg Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.