Ham vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ham and Bologna sausage
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Bologna sausage is 25% higher.
- Bologna sausage has 2 times less Iron than Ham. Ham has 1.48mg of Iron, while Bologna sausage has 0.77mg.
- Bologna sausage is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +92.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
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 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
15.3 g
Fats:
19.87 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +259.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -73.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +271.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +290.2% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 247kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 15.3g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 19.87g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0.73g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU | 56IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 281mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.77mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 907mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.036mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 12.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.523mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg | 54.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 6.839g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 9.732g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.107g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.149mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.641mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.663mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.168mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.412mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.585mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.737mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.482mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
45%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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.