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Bologna sausage vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bologna sausage and potato chips

  • Bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 59% higher.
  • Potato chips have less cholesterol.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Bologna, pork and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.7%
Contains more IronIron +111.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1122.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3089.5%
Contains more FatsFats +74.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7146.6%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.84g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 12.17g 67%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 9.11mg 59%
Sodium 907mg 8mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.66mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.167mg 30%
Potassium 281mg 1275mg 29%
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg 25%
Fats 19.87g 34.6g 23%
Histidine 0.482mg 153mg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Saturated fat 6.839g 10.96g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.44mg 18%
Carbs 0.73g 52.9g 17%
Protein 15.3g 7g 17%
Calories 247kcal 536kcal 14%
Magnesium 14mg 67mg 13%
Iron 0.77mg 1.63mg 11%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.09mg 9%
Selenium 12.7µg 8.1µg 8%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.402mg 6%
Phosphorus 139mg 165mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.197mg 3%
Choline 54.4mg 37.5mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.827mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 9.84g 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.