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Bologna sausage vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bologna sausage and Falafel different?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Copper.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Falafel.

Bologna, pork and Falafel, home-prepared types were 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.
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +1170%
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +1819.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +1170%
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +1819.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Water +75%
Contains more Other +44%
Contains more Carbs +4261.6%
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +11.6%
Contains more Water +75%
Contains more Other +44%
Contains more Carbs +4261.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 15.3g 13.31g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 17.8g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 247kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 11mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.77mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 14mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 139mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 281mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 907mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 2.03mg 1.5mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.036mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 12.7µg 1µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.146mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 1.044mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.292mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.125mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.134mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.492mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.567mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 0.944mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 0.856mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.187mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.737mg 0.562mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.364mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 6.839g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Bologna sausage
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.456g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.