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Bologna sausage vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bologna sausage and hot dogs

  • Bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 39% more than hot dogs.
  • Bologna sausage has 2 times more vitamin B5 than hot dogs. Bologna sausage has 0.72mg of vitamin B5, while hot dogs have 0.31mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in sodium.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) than bologna sausage (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bologna, pork and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Selenium ~12.5µg

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +471.2%
~equal in Water ~56.31g
~equal in Other ~3.5g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.055mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.57µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.404g 15%
Protein 15.3g 10.26g 10%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Phosphorus 139mg 206mg 10%
Fats 19.87g 25.76g 9%
Calcium 11mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.31mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.166mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 2.665mg 8%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.2mg 8%
Sodium 907mg 1090mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg 6%
Iron 0.77mg 1.09mg 4%
Potassium 281mg 152mg 4%
Saturated fat 6.839g 7.666g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 11.386g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.121mg 3%
Calories 247kcal 290kcal 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.097mg 2%
Carbs 0.73g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 4.17g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.19mg 0%
Selenium 12.7µg 12.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.045mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.