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Bologna sausage vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bologna sausage and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 110% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 34 times less vitamin B3 than bologna sausage. Bologna sausage has 3.9mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.114mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in sodium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Bologna, pork and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9981.8%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.4%

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.
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +451%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +143%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%
Contains more OtherOther +129.4%
~equal in Fats ~20g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.1%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 11mg 1109mg 110%
Phosphorus 139mg 729mg 84%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.26µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.029mg 41%
Saturated fat 6.839g 13.317g 29%
Sodium 907mg 1529mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.486mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.114mg 24%
Copper 0.08mg 0.238mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.049mg 17%
Zinc 2.03mg 3.87mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.462g 11%
Cholesterol 59mg 88mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 6.098g 9%
Selenium 12.7µg 17.7µg 9%
Protein 15.3g 20g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.325mg 8%
Choline 54.4mg 20.7mg 6%
Magnesium 14mg 38mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.4µg 5%
Potassium 281mg 125mg 5%
Vitamin D 56IU 15IU 5%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.085mg 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.9mg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Calories 247kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.17mg 1%
Fats 19.87g 20g 0%
Carbs 0.73g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.