Italian sausage vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and bologna sausage different?
- Italian sausage has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2 than bologna sausage.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for Italian sausage is 17% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 2 times more iron than bologna sausage. While Italian sausage contains 1.43mg of iron, bologna sausage contains only 0.77mg.
- Bologna sausage has less saturated fat.
- Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
Sausage, Italian, pork, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
15.3 g
Fats:
19.87 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +484.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 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 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.9% |
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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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 9.732g | 18% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 12.7µg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 6.839g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.93µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 27.31g | 19.87g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.107g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.523mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.77mg | 8% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 15.3g | 8% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 907mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.157mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 247kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 54.4mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 139mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 3.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 56IU | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 281mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.482mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)