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Bologna sausage vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bologna sausage and cheese sandwich

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for manganese, 46% more than bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 8 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. While bologna sausage contains 59mg of cholesterol, cheese sandwich contains only 7mg.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bologna, pork and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1754.5%
Contains more IronIron +240.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2908.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.3%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg
~equal in Sodium ~839mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +675%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172%
Contains more FolateFolate +1180%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.261mg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1793.8%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7872.6%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.351g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 9.166g 47%
Manganese 0.036mg 1.083mg 46%
Phosphorus 139mg 382mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.12µg 34%
Iron 0.77mg 2.62mg 23%
Selenium 12.7µg 24.3µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.427mg 21%
Carbs 0.73g 58.2g 19%
Calcium 11mg 204mg 19%
Cholesterol 59mg 7mg 17%
Folate 5µg 64µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.358mg 14%
Calories 247kcal 497kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Saturated fat 6.839g 4.129g 12%
Protein 15.3g 9.8g 11%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.87mg 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Magnesium 14mg 54mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0.16mg 9%
Fats 19.87g 25g 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.185mg 4%
Sodium 907mg 839mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.622mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 10.351g 2%
Potassium 281mg 306mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.261mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 55.1g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.