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Bologna sausage vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bologna sausage and jerky

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, jerky is richer in iron, zinc, phosphorus, folate, and copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for iron is 58% more.
  • Bologna sausage contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than jerky. Bologna sausage contains 0.72mg of vitamin B5, while jerky contains 0.163mg.
  • Bologna sausage contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bologna, pork and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +603.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +299.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.3%

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%
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +100.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.99µg

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +159.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117%
Contains more FatsFats +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1406.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Jerky DV% diff.
Iron 0.77mg 5.42mg 58%
Zinc 2.03mg 8.11mg 55%
Sodium 907mg 2081mg 51%
Phosphorus 139mg 407mg 38%
Protein 15.3g 33.2g 36%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.154mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.839g 10.85g 18%
Copper 0.08mg 0.227mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 1.732mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.163mg 11%
Choline 54.4mg 109.1mg 10%
Fats 19.87g 25.6g 9%
Magnesium 14mg 51mg 9%
Potassium 281mg 597mg 9%
Calories 247kcal 410kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.179mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 1.011g 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 56IU 11IU 6%
Selenium 12.7µg 10.7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 11.305g 4%
Cholesterol 59mg 48mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.99µg 3%
Carbs 0.73g 11g 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.142mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.