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Bologna sausage vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bologna sausage and porridge

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus, while porridge has more iron.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 39% more than porridge.
  • The amount of cholesterol in porridge is lower.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bologna, pork and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1656.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +1461.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +826.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +353.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +690.9%
Contains more IronIron +385.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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%
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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +914.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +962.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9361.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1490.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1341.1%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34657.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1748.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.055mg 39%
Sodium 907mg 6mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Iron 0.77mg 3.74mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.839g 0.033g 31%
Fats 19.87g 0.21g 30%
Protein 15.3g 1.44g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 0.028g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.52mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.013mg 20%
Selenium 12.7µg 2.8µg 18%
Phosphorus 139mg 15mg 18%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.13mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.071mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.114g 13%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.025mg 10%
Calories 247kcal 50kcal 10%
Potassium 281mg 16mg 8%
Calcium 11mg 87mg 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg 4%
Carbs 0.73g 10.52g 3%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 5mg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.02mg 2%
Net carbs 0.73g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.03g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.