Luncheon meat vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between luncheon meat and bologna sausage
- Luncheon meat has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, copper, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for luncheon meat is 47% higher.
- Bologna sausage is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +26% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +201.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +17.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +308.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 38.3µg | 12.7µg | 47% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.523mg | 33% |
Saturated fat | 3.944g | 6.839g | 13% |
Fats | 12.77g | 19.87g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 9.732g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3.9mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 1.4µg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 56IU | 7% | |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 59mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.157mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.107g | 4% |
Protein | 17.5g | 15.3g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 170mg | 139mg | 4% |
Sodium | 820mg | 907mg | 4% |
Calories | 189kcal | 247kcal | 3% |
Iron | 0.97mg | 0.77mg | 3% |
Choline | 63.9mg | 54.4mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.72mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
Calcium | 5mg | 11mg | 1% |
Potassium | 300mg | 281mg | 1% |
Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.03mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.04g | 0.73g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.04g | 0.73g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.93µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
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% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
15.3 g
Fats:
19.87 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
~equal in
Water
~60.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | -42.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |