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Bologna sausage vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bologna sausage and wafer?

  • Bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, and fiber.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 43% more.
  • Bologna sausage has 30 times more cholesterol than wafer. While bologna sausage has 59mg of cholesterol, wafer has only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of bologna sausage is lower.

We used Bologna, pork and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more IronIron +420.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1833.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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%
Wafer
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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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +840%
~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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.8%
Contains more FatsFats +39.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1246.7%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9858.9%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.1%

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 Wafer
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Wafer DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.463mg 43%
Iron 0.77mg 4.01mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.09µg 35%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.696mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.203mg 27%
Carbs 0.73g 72.7g 24%
Cholesterol 59mg 2mg 19%
Protein 15.3g 6.6g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.051mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 4.153g 14%
Sodium 907mg 580mg 14%
Selenium 12.7µg 5.7µg 13%
Saturated fat 6.839g 4.241g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 4.865g 12%
Folate 5µg 47µg 11%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.09mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 53mg 9%
Fats 19.87g 14.2g 9%
Calories 247kcal 433kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.266mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 2.858mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.381mg 7%
Choline 54.4mg 14.3mg 7%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.72mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg 2%
Potassium 281mg 210mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 31mg 2%
Phosphorus 139mg 132mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.598g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.