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Bologna sausage vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bologna sausage and Ricotta?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin D, yet Ricotta is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 38 times more Vitamin B3 than Ricotta. Bologna sausage has 3.9mg of Vitamin B3, while Ricotta has 0.104mg.
  • Ricotta contains less Sodium.

We used Bologna, pork and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +102.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Calcium +1781.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +102.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.6%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Calcium +1781.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Contains more Other +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +316.4%
Contains more Water +18.3%
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% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Contains more Other +243.1%
Contains more Carbs +316.4%
Contains more Water +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.3%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 15.3g 11.26g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 12.98g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 247kcal 174kcal Bologna sausage
Sugar 0g 0.27g Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.77mg 0.38mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 139mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 281mg 105mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 2.03mg 1.16mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.006mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 10IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.2µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.013mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.104mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.213mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.043mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.34µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.125mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.517mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.589mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.204mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.412mg 0.281mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.556mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.692mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.459mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 6.839g 8.295g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 3.627g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.385g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Bologna sausage
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.