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Bologna sausage vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bologna sausage and Elk meat

  • Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% more.
  • Bologna sausage contains 18 times more Sodium than Elk meat. Bologna sausage contains 907mg of Sodium, while Elk meat contains 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bologna, pork and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +103%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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% 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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +482.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +288.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
~equal in Water ~64.93g

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +903.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1208.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.4%

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 Elk meat
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 Elk meat Opinion
Calories 247kcal 162kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 19.87g 3.41g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 11mg 5mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 0.77mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.03mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 139mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 907mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.019mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 10.5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.144mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 9µg Elk meat
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 0.97g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.161g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.641mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.168mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.204mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.412mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.737mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.482mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Elk meat
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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.497g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.