Couscous vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are couscous and bologna sausage different?
- Couscous is higher in selenium; however, bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for bologna sausage is 39% higher.
- Couscous contains 2 times more selenium than bologna sausage. While couscous contains 27.5µg of selenium, bologna sausage contains only 12.7µg.
- Couscous has less sodium.
- Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index (0) than couscous (65).
Couscous, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +384.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +680.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +531.8% |
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 FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +730.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +481.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +296.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1548.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
Protein:
15.3 g
Fats:
19.87 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3080.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12318.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1246.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
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 | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3192.2% |
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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| Sodium | 5mg | 907mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.523mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 6.839g | 31% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 19.87g | 30% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 12.7µg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 9.732g | 24% |
| Protein | 3.79g | 15.3g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 3.9mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.27mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 139mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 2.03mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 2.107g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 54.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.72mg | 7% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 247kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.4µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 281mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.22g | 0.73g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 56IU | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.77mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.82g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 1.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.81g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins