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Cheese sandwich vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and bologna sausage

  • Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate, while bologna sausage has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for manganese, 46% more than bologna sausage.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 19 times more calcium than bologna sausage. While cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, bologna sausage contains only 11mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cheese sandwich is lower.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1754.5%
Contains more IronIron +240.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2908.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Sodium ~907mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172%
Contains more FolateFolate +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +675%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7872.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1793.8%
~equal in Other ~3.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 -39.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.732g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.107g 47%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.036mg 46%
Phosphorus 382mg 139mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.93µg 34%
Iron 2.62mg 0.77mg 23%
Selenium 24.3µg 12.7µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.157mg 21%
Carbs 58.2g 0.73g 19%
Calcium 204mg 11mg 19%
Cholesterol 7mg 59mg 17%
Folate 64µg 5µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.523mg 14%
Calories 497kcal 247kcal 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Saturated fat 4.129g 6.839g 12%
Protein 9.8g 15.3g 11%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.03mg 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Magnesium 54mg 14mg 10%
Copper 0.16mg 0.08mg 9%
Fats 25g 19.87g 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 3.9mg 4%
Sodium 839mg 907mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.72mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 9.732g 2%
Potassium 306mg 281mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.27mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.