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

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Bologna sausage different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Cheddar Cheese is 70% higher.
  • Bologna sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar and Bologna, pork are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +6354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +124.4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Potassium +269.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +6354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains less Sodium -28%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +124.4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Potassium +269.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1703.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.5%
Contains more Fats +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +323.3%
Contains more Water +63.7%
Equal in Other - 3.5
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +49.5%
Contains more Fats +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +323.3%
Contains more Water +63.7%
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.732

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.73g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 15.3g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 19.87g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.73g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 247kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Bologna sausage
Calcium 710mg 11mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 139mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 653mg 907mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.027mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 28.5µg 12.7µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.26mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.157mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.93µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.149mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.641mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.663mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.168mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.547mg 0.412mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.585mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.737mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.482mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.917g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 18.867g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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