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 from 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.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Iron
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Zinc
+17.7%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Calcium
+90.9%
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Iron
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Zinc
+17.7%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+19.1%
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Vitamin B2
+48.4%
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Vitamin B6
+22.2%
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Vitamin B12
+39.8%
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Vitamin K
+1033.3%
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Vitamin D
+40%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Equal in Folate - 5
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+19.1%
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Vitamin B2
+48.4%
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Vitamin B6
+22.2%
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Vitamin B12
+39.8%
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Vitamin K
+1033.3%
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Vitamin D
+40%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.9
Equal in Folate - 5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+37.4%
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Carbs
+484.9%
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Water
+28.6%
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Other
+61.3%
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
Protein:
15.3 g
Fats:
19.87 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+37.4%
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Carbs
+484.9%
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Water
+28.6%
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+61.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+75.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67%
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Saturated Fat
-32.9%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.107 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+75.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67%
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Saturated Fat
-32.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.17g | 0.73g |
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Protein | 19.12g | 15.3g |
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Fats | 27.31g | 19.87g |
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Carbs | 4.27g | 0.73g |
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Calories | 344kcal | 247kcal |
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Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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Calcium | 21mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 1.43mg | 0.77mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg |
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Phosphorus | 170mg | 139mg |
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Potassium | 304mg | 281mg |
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Sodium | 743mg | 907mg |
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Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.03mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | |
Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin D | 41IU | 56IU |
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Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.4µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.523mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.157mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 3.9mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.27mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.93µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.149mg |
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Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.641mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.663mg |
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Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.168mg |
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Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.204mg |
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Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.412mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.585mg |
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Valine | 0.804mg | 0.737mg |
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Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.482mg |
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Cholesterol | 57mg | 59mg |
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Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 6.839g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 9.732g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.107g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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)