Sausage & deli meats

Bologna, meat and poultry

FDC 171637slice (33 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 15 · -7 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Bologna, meat and poultry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 15 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 52 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV), a good source of calcium (10% DV). Most of its 281 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1380 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (7.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.3 g · 15%Carb 6.3 g · 9%Fat 23.8 g · 76%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories281 kcal14%
Total fat24 g31%
Saturated fat7.4 g37%
Cholesterol92 mg31%
Sodium1380 mg60%
Carbohydrate6.3 g2%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars2 g
Protein10 g21%
Potassium320 mg7%
Calcium125 mg10%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.59 mg4%

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FDC 171637

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.

Protein21% DV
Calcium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density15 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1380 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Bologna, pork, turkey and beefDensity 16 vs 15Beef, bologna, reduced sodiumDensity 17 vs 15Luncheon sausage, pork and beefDensity 17 vs 15

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