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Roast beef vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between roast beef and bologna sausage

  • Roast beef has more vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B3, while bologna sausage has more vitamin B1 and vitamin D.
  • Roast beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 46% more than bologna sausage.
  • Roast beef contains 3 times more iron than bologna sausage. While roast beef contains 2.05mg of iron, bologna sausage contains only 0.77mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in roast beef is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.2%
Contains more IronIron +166.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~907mg

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +438.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.1%
~equal in Other ~3.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +539.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +680.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.93µg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.523mg 40%
Fats 3.69g 19.87g 25%
Saturated fat 1.318g 6.839g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 9.732g 21%
Iron 2.05mg 0.77mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.27mg 15%
Phosphorus 242mg 139mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 2.107g 12%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 3.9mg 11%
Potassium 647mg 281mg 11%
Zinc 3.2mg 2.03mg 11%
Protein 18.62g 15.3g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Calories 115kcal 247kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1IU 56IU 7%
Selenium 14.7µg 12.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.157mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.72mg 3%
Cholesterol 51mg 59mg 3%
Sodium 853mg 907mg 2%
Choline 43.9mg 54.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.26mg 2%
Copper 0.086mg 0.08mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.036mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 0.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
46%
Roast beef
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.521g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.