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Brisket vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brisket and Bologna sausage?

  • Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Brisket's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Brisket has 3 times more Zinc than Bologna sausage. Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, while Bologna sausage has 2.03mg.
  • Bologna sausage contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Bologna, pork 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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +215.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.157mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1150%
~equal in Fats ~19.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.839g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Bologna sausage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 289kcal 247kcal Brisket
Protein 28.82g 15.3g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 106mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 11mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Iron 2.43mg 0.77mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.03mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 139mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 907mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.26mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 27.1µg 12.7µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.157mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 3.9mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.27mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.93µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 5µg Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 54.4mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.149mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.641mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.663mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.168mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.204mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.412mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.585mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.737mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.482mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket Bologna sausage
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
44%
Brisket
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.