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

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Significant differences between pork shoulder and bologna sausage

  • Pork shoulder is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6, while bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily sodium needs 37% more than pork shoulder.
  • Pork shoulder has 2 times more selenium than bologna sausage. Pork shoulder has 25.5µg of selenium, while bologna sausage has 12.7µg.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
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 +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +33%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
~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 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
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% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 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 +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +332.1%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 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 +21.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.839g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.107g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 907mg 37%
Selenium 25.5µg 12.7µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.523mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.157mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.93µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.27mg 6%
Zinc 2.7mg 2.03mg 6%
Phosphorus 182mg 139mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 9.732g 4%
Cholesterol 71mg 59mg 4%
Iron 1.05mg 0.77mg 4%
Protein 17.18g 15.3g 4%
Saturated fat 6.24g 6.839g 3%
Fats 17.99g 19.87g 3%
Vitamin D 70IU 56IU 2%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1.4µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 2.107g 1%
Choline 60.6mg 54.4mg 1%
Calories 236kcal 247kcal 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.036mg 1%
Potassium 302mg 281mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.73g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.73g 0%
Calcium 15mg 11mg 0%
Copper 0.084mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.26mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 3.9mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.72mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
47%
Pork shoulder
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.599g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.