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Pork bacon vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork bacon and Bologna sausage

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, and Copper, while Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 84% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Pork bacon has 4 times more Phosphorus than Bologna sausage. Pork bacon has 506mg of Phosphorus, while Bologna sausage has 139mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.8%
Contains more IronIron +93.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +133.5%
Contains more FatsFats +117.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.7%
Contains more WaterWater +384%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 +95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 548kcal 247kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 15.3g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 19.87g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0.73g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0.73g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 539mg 281mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 0.77mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 2.03mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 139mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.26mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.022mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 59µg 12.7µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.157mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3.9mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.72mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.27mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.93µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 2µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Choline 119.3mg 54.4mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 9.732g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.107g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.149mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.641mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.663mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.168mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.204mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.412mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.585mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.737mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.482mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Bologna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
54%
Pork bacon
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 1286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.348g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.