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Bologna sausage vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bologna sausage and caramel

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, caramel has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bologna sausage is 35% higher.
  • Caramel has 26 times less vitamin B3 than bologna sausage. Bologna sausage has 3.9mg of vitamin B3, while caramel has 0.148mg.
  • Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Bologna, pork and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +605.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +580%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.6%
Contains more FatsFats +145.3%
Contains more WaterWater +612.9%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10447.9%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +531.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.103mg 35%
Sodium 907mg 245mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.3µg 26%
Carbs 0.73g 77g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.148mg 23%
Protein 15.3g 4.6g 21%
Selenium 12.7µg 1.8µg 20%
Saturated fat 6.839g 2.476g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 1.542g 20%
Fats 19.87g 8.1g 18%
Cholesterol 59mg 7mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.056mg 16%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.44mg 14%
Calcium 11mg 138mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 3.478g 9%
Choline 54.4mg 8mg 8%
Iron 0.77mg 0.14mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.256mg 8%
Calories 247kcal 382kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Phosphorus 139mg 114mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.62mg 2%
Potassium 281mg 214mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 77g N/A
Sugar 0g 65.5g N/A
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.363g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.