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Porridge vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between porridge and bologna sausage

  • Porridge has more iron, while bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 39% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains 5 times more iron than bologna sausage. While porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, bologna sausage contains only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of sodium in porridge is lower.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +690.9%
Contains more IronIron +385.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1656.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +1461.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +826.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +353.6%

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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
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 FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +914.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 CarbsCarbs +1341.1%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +962.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9361.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1490.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34657.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1748.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Bologna sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Porridge Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.523mg 39%
Sodium 6mg 907mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Iron 3.74mg 0.77mg 37%
Saturated fat 0.033g 6.839g 31%
Fats 0.21g 19.87g 30%
Protein 1.44g 15.3g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 9.732g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3.9mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.27mg 20%
Selenium 2.8µg 12.7µg 18%
Phosphorus 15mg 139mg 18%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.03mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.72mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 2.107g 13%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.157mg 10%
Calories 50kcal 247kcal 10%
Potassium 16mg 281mg 8%
Calcium 87mg 11mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 10.52g 0.73g 3%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.036mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 10.02g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.