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Chorizo vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Bologna sausage different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Bologna sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 45% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Bologna sausage. While Chorizo contains 14.38g of Saturated Fat, Bologna sausage contains only 6.839g.

Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg

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% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +57.5%
Contains more FatsFats +92.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12%
Contains more WaterWater +90.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 455kcal 247kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 15.3g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 19.87g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0.73g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0.73g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 61IU 56IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 398mg 281mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.77mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 3.41mg 2.03mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 139mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1.4µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.036mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 12.7µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.523mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.157mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.9mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.72mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.27mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.93µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Choline 96.7mg 54.4mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 9.732g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.107g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.149mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.641mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.663mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.168mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.204mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.412mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.585mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.737mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.482mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
67%
Chorizo
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.