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Bologna sausage vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bologna sausage and sweet potato?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 284% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bologna sausage is lower.

We used Bologna, pork and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types in this article.

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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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +576.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2016.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +616.7%

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% 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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +600.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +874.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39640%
Contains more OtherOther +257.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2656.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +973100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14950%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Sweet potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 709µg 79%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.078mg 37%
Sodium 907mg 55mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.839g 0.018g 31%
Fats 19.87g 0.05g 30%
Protein 15.3g 1.57g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 0.001g 24%
Selenium 12.7µg 0.6µg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 0.557mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Zinc 2.03mg 0.3mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.014g 14%
Phosphorus 139mg 47mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.258mg 10%
Choline 54.4mg 12.3mg 8%
Calories 247kcal 86kcal 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.061mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 0.73g 20.12g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.209mg 5%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 30mg 2%
Folate 5µg 11µg 2%
Potassium 281mg 337mg 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.61mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.821g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.