Bologna, beef
FDC 172012slice (30 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 20 · -2 vs Sausage & deli meats medianBeef bologna is a finely emulsified deli sausage that scores 20 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band ranking it 39th of 60 in Sausage & deli meats. It carries protein at an excellent 22% DV alongside vitamin C at 17% DV, a good showing for a cured meat.
It's most often layered into sandwiches or eaten straight off the slicing board, one slice here weighing about 30 g. Sodium runs high at 1010 mg per 100 g, and saturated fat sits at 10.5 g per 100 g, so it's worth pairing with low sodium sides; Ham and cheese loaf or roll scores higher in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 15% |
| Total fat | 26 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 303 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.61 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 5.7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172012Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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