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Bologna sausage vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bologna sausage and Pork bacon

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, and Copper.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 84% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Bologna sausage has 0.523mg of Vitamin B1, while Pork bacon has 0.348mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bologna, pork and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.8%
Contains more IronIron +93.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.6%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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% 42% 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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +384%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.5%
Contains more FatsFats +117.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.7%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.6%

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 Pork bacon
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Pork bacon Opinion
Calories 247kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 15.3g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 19.87g 43.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 0.73g 1.35g Pork bacon
Carbs 0.73g 1.35g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 59mg 107mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 11mg 10mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 0.77mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.08mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Zinc 2.03mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 139mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 907mg 2193mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.022mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.348mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 2µg Bologna sausage
Choline 54.4mg 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 6.839g 14.187g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.641mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.168mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.204mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.412mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.737mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.482mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Pork bacon
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
42%
Bologna sausage
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.348g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.