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Whey vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between whey and bologna sausage

  • Whey contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus than bologna sausage.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bologna sausage is 41% higher.
  • Whey is lower in sodium.
  • Whey has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
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 +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.5%
Contains more IronIron +1183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1461.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +568.4%

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.
Whey
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +771%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +240%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.157mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 +604.1%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1700%
Contains more FatsFats +5419.4%
Contains more OtherOther +560.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9632%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19054.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.523mg 41%
Sodium 54mg 907mg 37%
Fats 0.36g 19.87g 30%
Saturated fat 0.23g 6.839g 30%
Protein 0.85g 15.3g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.93µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 9.732g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 3.9mg 24%
Selenium 1.9µg 12.7µg 20%
Cholesterol 2mg 59mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.27mg 18%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.03mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 2.107g 14%
Phosphorus 46mg 139mg 13%
Calories 27kcal 247kcal 11%
Iron 0.06mg 0.77mg 9%
Copper 0.004mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Choline 16mg 54.4mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.72mg 7%
Potassium 161mg 281mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.036mg 2%
Carbs 5.14g 0.73g 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 5.14g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.157mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.609g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.