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Pepperoni vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Bologna sausage?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • Pepperoni has 30 times more Manganese than Bologna sausage. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Bologna sausage has only 0.036mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bologna sausage is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Bologna, pork types 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% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
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 +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2883.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg

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% 0% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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 E Vitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.4µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg
~equal in Choline ~54.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 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 +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +132.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%
Contains more WaterWater +112.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 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 +113.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 504kcal 247kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 15.3g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 19.87g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0.73g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0.73g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 52IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 11mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Iron 1.33mg 0.77mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 2.03mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 139mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.26mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 1.074mg 0.036mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 12.7µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.157mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.9mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.72mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.27mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.93µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.3µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Trans Fat 1.527g Bologna sausage
Choline 51.2mg 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 17.708g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 9.732g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 2.107g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.149mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.641mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.663mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 1.168mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 1.204mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.412mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.585mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.737mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.482mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni 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
48%
Pepperoni
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.869g)
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 - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.

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