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Bologna sausage vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bologna sausage and Chicken breast

  • Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 68% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 11 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. While Bologna sausage contains 907mg of Sodium, Chicken breast contains only 79mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bologna, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.3%
~equal in Potassium ~276mg

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% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +562%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +279%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.3%
~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
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +321.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.1%
Contains more OtherOther +209.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
~equal in Water ~60.21g

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
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +465.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Chicken breast Opinion
Calories 247kcal 187kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 19.87g 4.71g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0.73g 0.51g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0.51g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 91mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 5IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 31mg Chicken breast
Calcium 11mg 16mg Chicken breast
Potassium 281mg 276mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.77mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Copper 0.08mg 0.054mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 1.08mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 139mg 246mg Chicken breast
Sodium 907mg 79mg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.1µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.021mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.079mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.125mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.37µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Folate 5µg 4µg Bologna sausage
Choline 54.4mg 95.9mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 6.839g 1.29g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 1.72g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 1.07g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.641mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.168mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.204mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.412mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.737mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.482mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Chicken breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Bologna sausage
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.549g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.