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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" 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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 +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%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 +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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 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 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.
Italian sausage Bologna sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 344kcal 247kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 15.3g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 19.87g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0.73g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0.73g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 59mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 11mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 281mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 0.77mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Bologna sausage
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.39mg 2.03mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 139mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 907mg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 22µg 12.7µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.523mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.157mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.9mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.27mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.93µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.3µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 78.2mg 54.4mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 9.732g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.107g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.149mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.641mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.663mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.168mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 1.204mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.412mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.585mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.737mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.482mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage 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
47%
Italian sausage
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.

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