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Bologna sausage vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bologna sausage and clam different?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B1; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4082% higher.
  • Bologna sausage contains 36 times more saturated fat than clam. While bologna sausage contains 6.839g of saturated fat, clam contains only 0.188g.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).

Bologna, pork and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more IronIron +264.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2677.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +403.9%

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg

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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +919%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +602.7%
~equal in Water ~63.64g
~equal in Other ~3.73g

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5558.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 98.89µg 4082%
Selenium 12.7µg 64µg 93%
Copper 0.08mg 0.688mg 68%
Manganese 0.036mg 1mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.15mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.839g 0.188g 30%
Phosphorus 139mg 338mg 28%
Fats 19.87g 1.95g 28%
Iron 0.77mg 2.81mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 0.172g 24%
Protein 15.3g 25.55g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.426mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Sodium 907mg 1202mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.11mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.552g 10%
Potassium 281mg 628mg 10%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Calcium 11mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Folate 5µg 29µg 6%
Zinc 2.03mg 2.73mg 6%
Calories 247kcal 148kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.354mg 3%
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.68mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 5.13g 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.