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Caramel vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and bologna sausage

  • Caramel has more calcium; however, bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bologna sausage is 35% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 13 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while bologna sausage has 11mg.
  • Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +605.6%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +580%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 CarbsCarbs +10447.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.6%
Contains more FatsFats +145.3%
Contains more WaterWater +612.9%
Contains more OtherOther +94.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +531.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Bologna sausage
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.523mg 35%
Sodium 245mg 907mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.93µg 26%
Carbs 77g 0.73g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.9mg 23%
Protein 4.6g 15.3g 21%
Selenium 1.8µg 12.7µg 20%
Saturated fat 2.476g 6.839g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 9.732g 20%
Fats 8.1g 19.87g 18%
Cholesterol 7mg 59mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.27mg 16%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.03mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 11mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 2.107g 9%
Choline 8mg 54.4mg 8%
Iron 0.14mg 0.77mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.157mg 8%
Calories 382kcal 247kcal 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Phosphorus 114mg 139mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.72mg 2%
Potassium 214mg 281mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Bologna sausage
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
16%
Caramel
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.363g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.