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Bologna sausage vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bologna sausage and pound cake

  • Bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium, while pound cake is higher in folate and iron.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 29% more than pound cake.
  • Bologna sausage has 8 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Bologna sausage has 0.27mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake has 0.036mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than bologna sausage (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bologna, pork and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +372.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more IronIron +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +740%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.6%
~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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +206%
Contains more FatsFats +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +134.2%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7247.9%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.173mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.36µg 24%
Sodium 907mg 377mg 23%
Protein 15.3g 5g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.036mg 18%
Carbs 0.73g 53.64g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 3.02g 17%
Threonine 0.641mg 153mg 15%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.43mg 15%
Selenium 12.7µg 5µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 1.615mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 3.419g 9%
Saturated fat 6.839g 4.811g 9%
Folate 5µg 42µg 9%
Fats 19.87g 13.96g 9%
Iron 0.77mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.249mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.485mg 5%
Calories 247kcal 353kcal 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.042mg 4%
Potassium 281mg 149mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 47mg 4%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.8µg 3%
Vitamin D 56IU 34IU 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Cholesterol 59mg 66mg 2%
Choline 54.4mg 65.6mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Phosphorus 139mg 140mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

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Bologna sausage Pound cake
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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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.028g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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