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Bologna sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bologna sausage and Chorizo different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Bologna sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 45% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has less Sodium.

Bologna, pork and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used in this article.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg

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% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.5µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.5%
Contains more FatsFats +92.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Chorizo Opinion
Calories 247kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 15.3g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 19.87g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0.73g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0.73g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 59mg 88mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 11mg 8mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 0.77mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.03mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 139mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 907mg 1235mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.036mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 12.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Bologna sausage
Choline 54.4mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 6.839g 14.38g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.641mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.663mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.168mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.204mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.412mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.737mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.482mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Chorizo
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
42%
Bologna sausage
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.