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Bologna sausage vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bologna sausage and Shark?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Shark is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 7 times more Sodium than Shark. Bologna sausage has 907mg of Sodium, while Shark has 122mg.

We used Bologna, pork and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.5%
Contains more IronIron +44.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.7%

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% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +626.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~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
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +224.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +775.3%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

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
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Shark Opinion
Calories 247kcal 228kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 18.62g Shark
Fats 19.87g 13.82g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0.73g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0.73g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 11mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 281mg 155mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.77mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.08mg 0.042mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 0.48mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 139mg 194mg Shark
Sodium 907mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 12.7µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.072mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.097mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 2.783mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.62mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 15µg Shark
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 3.205g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 5.935g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.641mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.168mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.204mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.412mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.737mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.482mg 0.538mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Bologna sausage
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.634g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.