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Bologna sausage vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bologna sausage and flax seeds

  • Bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B12, while flax seeds are higher in copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
  • Flax seeds cover your daily copper needs 127% more than bologna sausage.
  • Flax seeds are lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bologna, pork and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains more IronIron +644.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1425%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6794.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1640%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.161mg

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +770.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +112.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3856.2%
~equal in Other ~3.71g

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1263.6%

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 Flax seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 28.73g 177%
Copper 0.08mg 1.22mg 127%
Fiber 0g 27.3g 109%
Manganese 0.036mg 2.482mg 106%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 1.644mg 93%
Magnesium 14mg 392mg 90%
Phosphorus 139mg 642mg 72%
Iron 0.77mg 5.73mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Sodium 907mg 30mg 38%
Fats 19.87g 42.16g 34%
Calcium 11mg 255mg 24%
Selenium 12.7µg 25.4µg 23%
Zinc 2.03mg 4.34mg 21%
Folate 5µg 87µg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.473mg 16%
Potassium 281mg 813mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.839g 3.663g 14%
Calories 247kcal 534kcal 14%
Carbs 0.73g 28.88g 9%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 7.527g 6%
Protein 15.3g 18.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.08mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.985mg 5%
Choline 54.4mg 78.7mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.3µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.31mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.161mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Flax seeds
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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.176g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.