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Brotwurst vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brotwurst and bologna sausage

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin D.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 47% more than bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Bologna, pork.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.03mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 FatsFats +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
~equal in Protein ~15.3g
~equal in Other ~3.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.93µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.523mg 23%
Saturated fat 9.93g 6.839g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.72mg 13%
Fats 27.8g 19.87g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.27mg 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Sodium 1112mg 907mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 9.732g 9%
Selenium 17µg 12.7µg 8%
Vitamin D 11IU 56IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.157mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.4µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.107g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.9mg 4%
Calories 323kcal 247kcal 4%
Calcium 48mg 11mg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.77mg 3%
Protein 14.3g 15.3g 2%
Phosphorus 134mg 139mg 1%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.03mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0.73g 1%
Cholesterol 63mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0.73g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 281mg 281mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.26mg 0%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Bologna sausage
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
37%
Brotwurst
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.091g)
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 ($)

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.