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Bologna sausage vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bologna sausage and tamale?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet tamale is higher in fiber.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 39% more.
  • Bologna sausage has 4 times more vitamin B5 than tamale. While bologna sausage has 0.72mg of vitamin B5, tamale has only 0.205mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamale is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bologna sausage is lower.

We used Bologna, pork and Tamales (Navajo) 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%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +58.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +383.3%

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%
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.6%
Contains more FatsFats +224.7%
Contains more OtherOther +153.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2382.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.05mg 39%
Sodium 907mg 427mg 21%
Fats 19.87g 6.12g 21%
Saturated fat 6.839g 2.396g 20%
Protein 15.3g 6.28g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 2.739g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.54µg 16%
Cholesterol 59mg 17mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 1.59mg 14%
Selenium 12.7µg 6µg 12%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.143mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.205mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.688g 9%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Iron 0.77mg 1.22mg 6%
Phosphorus 139mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.08mg 6%
Carbs 0.73g 18.12g 6%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.174mg 6%
Calories 247kcal 153kcal 5%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.48mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Potassium 281mg 131mg 4%
Folate 5µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg 2%
Net carbs 0.73g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Tamale
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
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.443g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.