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

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Significant differences between Bologna sausage and Pork shoulder

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pork shoulder is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 37% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bologna, pork and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.8%
~equal in Potassium ~302mg
~equal in Copper ~0.084mg

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 2.3% 0.42% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.833mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.719mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +332.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
~equal in Fats ~17.99g
~equal in Water ~64.02g

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.24g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.92g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Pork shoulder Opinion
Calories 247kcal 236kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 19.87g 17.99g Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 71mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Calcium 11mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 281mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Iron 0.77mg 1.05mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.08mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.03mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 139mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 907mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.19mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.036mg 0.011mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.833mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.719mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.74µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 54.4mg 60.6mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.839g 6.24g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 8.01g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 1.92g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.641mg 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.168mg 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.204mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.412mg 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.737mg 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.482mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Pork shoulder
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
49%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.599g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 ($)
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. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.