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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.93µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.03mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.523mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 907mg | 37% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 15.3g | 27% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 12.7µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.77mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 59mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 2.107g | 10% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 54.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.4µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 56IU | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 139mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 9.732g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 247kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 6.839g | 2% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 19.87g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 3.9mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 281mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.482mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
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)