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Penne vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Penne and Bologna sausage?

  • Penne is richer in Fiber, and Calcium, yet Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin D, and Zinc.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 29% higher.
  • Penne contains less Saturated Fat.

We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Bologna, pork types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.77

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.
Penne
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2201.4%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +168.4%
Contains more Fats +396.8%
Contains more Other +218.2%
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 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 Carbs +2201.4%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +168.4%
Contains more Fats +396.8%
Contains more Other +218.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +873.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.8%
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +873.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Penne Bologna sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Penne Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 14.1g 0.73g Penne
Protein 5.7g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 4g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 16.8g 0.73g Penne
Calories 126kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Sugar 1.9g 0g Bologna sausage
Fiber 2.7g 0g Penne
Calcium 89mg 11mg Penne
Iron 0.8mg 0.77mg Penne
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Penne
Phosphorus 118mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 122mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 248mg 907mg Penne
Zinc 1.1mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 12mg 59mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 2.3g 6.839g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Penne Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
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Penne
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Penne
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.539g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.