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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and bologna sausage

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and copper; however, bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for parmigiano-Reggiano is 110% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has 5 times less phosphorus than parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 729mg of phosphorus, while bologna sausage has 139mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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 +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9981.8%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +143%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +451%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%
Contains more OtherOther +129.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
~equal in Fats ~19.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 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 -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 11mg 110%
Phosphorus 729mg 139mg 84%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.93µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.523mg 41%
Saturated fat 13.317g 6.839g 29%
Sodium 1529mg 907mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.157mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 3.9mg 24%
Copper 0.238mg 0.08mg 18%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.27mg 17%
Zinc 3.87mg 2.03mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 2.107g 11%
Cholesterol 88mg 59mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 9.732g 9%
Selenium 17.7µg 12.7µg 9%
Protein 20g 15.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.72mg 8%
Choline 20.7mg 54.4mg 6%
Magnesium 38mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.4µg 5%
Potassium 125mg 281mg 5%
Vitamin D 15IU 56IU 5%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.036mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 0.77mg 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Calories 265kcal 247kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.26mg 1%
Fats 20g 19.87g 0%
Carbs 1.37g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.