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Elk meat vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between elk meat and bologna sausage

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% more.
  • Elk meat contains 5 times more iron than bologna sausage. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of iron, while bologna sausage contains 0.77mg.
  • Elk meat contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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 +107.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +428.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +103%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 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 EVitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +101%
Contains more FatsFats +482.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +288.9%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 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 -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +903.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1208.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.93µg 85%
Iron 4.07mg 0.77mg 41%
Sodium 50mg 907mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.523mg 32%
Protein 30.76g 15.3g 31%
Copper 0.349mg 0.08mg 30%
Fats 3.41g 19.87g 25%
Saturated fat 1.342g 6.839g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 9.732g 22%
Phosphorus 285mg 139mg 21%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.03mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.27mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.157mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.9mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.107g 13%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.72mg 10%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Calories 162kcal 247kcal 4%
Selenium 10.5µg 12.7µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 72mg 59mg 4%
Potassium 392mg 281mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.26mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.482mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Bologna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Elk meat
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.497g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.