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Bologna sausage vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bologna sausage and eggs different?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 213% higher.
  • Bologna sausage contains 61 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While bologna sausage contains 3.9mg of vitamin B3, eggs contain only 0.064mg.
  • Eggs have less sodium.

Bologna, pork and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.5%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.5%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +440.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

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
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +87.3%
Contains more OtherOther +227.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%

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
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 2mg 213%
Cholesterol 59mg 373mg 105%
Choline 54.4mg 293.8mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.066mg 38%
Sodium 907mg 124mg 34%
Selenium 12.7µg 30.8µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.513mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.064mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Saturated fat 6.839g 3.267g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 4.077g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.398mg 14%
Fats 19.87g 10.61g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.121mg 11%
Folate 5µg 44µg 10%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.11µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 1.414g 5%
Protein 15.3g 12.58g 5%
Calories 247kcal 155kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.03mg 5%
Phosphorus 139mg 172mg 5%
Iron 0.77mg 1.19mg 5%
Potassium 281mg 126mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 2.2µg 4%
Calcium 11mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin D 56IU 87IU 4%
Magnesium 14mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.12g N/A
Carbs 0.73g 1.12g 0%
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Manganese 0.036mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Egg
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
40%
Bologna sausage
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.572g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.