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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% 21% 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 ~0µg

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.96µg 85%
Iron 0.77mg 4.07mg 41%
Sodium 907mg 50mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.144mg 32%
Protein 15.3g 30.76g 31%
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg 30%
Fats 19.87g 3.41g 25%
Saturated fat 6.839g 1.342g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 0.97g 22%
Phosphorus 139mg 285mg 21%
Zinc 2.03mg 4.12mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.485mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.37mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 6.143mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.161g 13%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.212mg 10%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Calories 247kcal 162kcal 4%
Selenium 12.7µg 10.5µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 29mg 4%
Cholesterol 59mg 72mg 4%
Potassium 281mg 392mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.55mg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.019mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 5mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.948mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

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
40%
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.