Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Bologna sausage vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Bologna sausage and McDonald's Big Mac?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Iron, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 29% more.
  • Bologna sausage has 2 times more Sodium than McDonald's Big Mac. While Bologna sausage has 907mg of Sodium, McDonald's Big Mac has only 460mg.

We used Bologna, pork and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.

Infographic

Bologna sausage vs McDonald's Big Mac infographic
Infographic link

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 Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains more Calcium +954.5%
Contains more Iron +159.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +472.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.91
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains more Calcium +954.5%
Contains more Iron +159.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +472.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.91

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +820%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.88
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +820%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +32.8%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +90.2%
Contains more Carbs +2650.7%
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +32.8%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +90.2%
Contains more Carbs +2650.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +588.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +588.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 15.3g 11.82g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 14.96g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 247kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0g 3.97g Bologna sausage
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 11mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.77mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 14mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 139mg 122mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 181mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 460mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 2.03mg 1.91mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.036mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 12.7µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.176mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.384mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.88µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 36mg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0.588g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 3.803g McDonald's Big Mac
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 3.474g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.306g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.