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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.
Contains more Calcium +336.4%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Manganese - 0.036
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +336.4%
Contains more Iron +33.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Zinc - 2.03
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Manganese - 0.036

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.3
Equal in Other - 3.5
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 Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.3
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
40%
Brotwurst
43%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.