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Bologna sausage vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bologna sausage and gingerbread?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, and copper.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 5 times more zinc than gingerbread. Bologna sausage has 2.03mg of zinc, while gingerbread has 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Bologna, pork and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +420.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +545.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.2%
Contains more IronIron +274%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1797.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.3%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +116.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6639.7%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.06µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.19mg 28%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.683mg 28%
Iron 0.77mg 2.88mg 26%
Sodium 907mg 327mg 25%
Protein 15.3g 3.9g 23%
Carbs 0.73g 49.2g 16%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.39mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 1.738mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.216g 14%
Magnesium 14mg 70mg 13%
Copper 0.08mg 0.195mg 13%
Phosphorus 139mg 54mg 12%
Saturated fat 6.839g 4.122g 12%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Cholesterol 59mg 32mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.375mg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Folate 5µg 33µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 7.124g 7%
Selenium 12.7µg 16.3µg 7%
Calcium 11mg 71mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.19mg 6%
Calories 247kcal 356kcal 5%
Potassium 281mg 439mg 5%
Fats 19.87g 16.4g 5%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 49.2g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.162mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.