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Focaccia vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between focaccia and bologna sausage

  • Focaccia has more folate, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2, while bologna sausage has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 28 times more folate than bologna sausage. While focaccia contains 138µg of folate, bologna sausage contains only 5µg.
  • The amount of sodium in focaccia is lower.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +310.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +911.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +2660%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1775.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 CarbsCarbs +4806.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more FatsFats +151.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more OtherOther +117.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Folate 138µg 5µg 33%
Iron 3.16mg 0.77mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.877g 6.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Fats 7.89g 19.87g 18%
Sodium 561mg 907mg 15%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.036mg 14%
Protein 8.77g 15.3g 13%
Carbs 35.82g 0.73g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.27mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.157mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 9.732g 10%
Choline 2.9mg 54.4mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.26mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 2.107g 7%
Zinc 1.33mg 2.03mg 6%
Selenium 15.9µg 12.7µg 6%
Potassium 114mg 281mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.523mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.72mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 11mg 2%
Phosphorus 128mg 139mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 3.9mg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Calories 249kcal 247kcal 0%
Net carbs 34.02g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.962g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.