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Potato salad vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato salad and Bologna sausage

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bologna sausage is 39% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +180.6%
Contains more Iron +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +554.8%
Contains more Selenium +209.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +180.6%
Contains more Iron +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +554.8%
Contains more Selenium +209.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1430.1%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +470.9%
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Other +79.5%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +1430.1%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +470.9%
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Other +79.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +292.4%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +292.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0.73g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 8.2g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 11.17g 0.73g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 11mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 254mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 529mg 907mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.118mg 0.08mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.036mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 12.7µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 7µg 5µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.116mg 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 0.202mg 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 0.171mg 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.066mg 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.172mg 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.062mg 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 68mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 1.429g 6.839g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.107g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.