Sausage & deli meats

Bologna, beef

FDC 172012slice (30 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 20 · -2 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Bologna, beef is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 20 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 39 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (22% DV), a good source of vitamin c (17% DV). Most of its 299 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1010 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (10.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.9 g · 15%Carb 4.3 g · 6%Fat 26.1 g · 79%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories299 kcal15%
Total fat26 g33%
Saturated fat11 g53%
Cholesterol57 mg19%
Sodium1010 mg44%
Carbohydrate4.3 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars2.1 g
Protein11 g22%
Potassium351 mg7%
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C15 mg17%
Vitamin A19 µg2%
Vitamin E0.56 mg4%

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FDC 172012

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein22% DV
Vitamin C17% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density20 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1010 vs 1030 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Ham and cheese loaf or rollDensity 20 vs 20Bratwurst, pork, cookedDensity 21 vs 20Bologna, beef, low fatDensity 21 vs 20

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