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 for 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.
- Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.93µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 6.839g | 34% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 19.87g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 9.732g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.27mg | 20% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 15.3g | 18% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 12.7µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 907mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.157mg | 11% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 247kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.77mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.523mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.107g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.72mg | 8% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 54.4mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 281mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 139mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 56IU | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.482mg | 0% |
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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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)