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Bologna deli meat
Calories & nutrition facts
baloney, reduced fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 211 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 26%
- Carbohydrate 3.5 g 1%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 5.5 g 27%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 716 mg 31%
- Cholesterol 79 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 3.1 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.34 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 18 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0.29 µg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 48 mg 4%
- Iron 1.2 mg 6%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 94 mg 8%
- Potassium 138 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.73 mg 7%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 5.6 µg 10%
Similar foods
- Low fat bologna deli meatbaloney116 kcal / 100 g
- Beef bologna deli meatbaloney256 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed meats bologna deli meatbaloney316 kcal / 100 g
- Composite bologna deli meatbaloney286 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken bologna deli meatbaloney236 kcal / 100 g
- Bolognabeef, reduced sodium310 kcal / 100 g
- Beef bologna299 kcal / 100 g
- Beef and pork bologna308 kcal / 100 g
- Pork bologna247 kcal / 100 g
- Lean bologna sausagelean145 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Bologna deli meat
What is Bologna deli meat made from?
It is a finely ground, cooked sausage made from meat, usually pork or a mixture of meats, with seasonings and often added water or starch. The smooth texture comes from emulsifying the mixture before cooking.
Do you need to cook Bologna deli meat before eating it?
No. It is already cooked, so you can eat it cold in a sandwich. For a hot sandwich, fry slices in a dry pan for about 2 minutes on each side until browned.
How do you fry Bologna deli meat without it curling?
Make a small cut from the edge towards the centre of each slice before frying. Cook it in a lightly oiled pan over a medium heat for about 2 minutes per side; the cut helps the slice lie flatter.
How should you store Bologna deli meat after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within 3–5 days. If it is sliced at a deli counter, wrap it tightly; unopened, factory-sealed packs can stay refrigerated until their use-by date.
What goes well with Bologna deli meat?
Try it in a toasted sandwich with mustard and cheese, or with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise in a cold sandwich. Chopped slices also work in a pasta salad or fried with eggs.
Is Bologna deli meat the same as mortadella?
They are related cooked sausages, but not identical. Bologna is usually finely textured throughout, while mortadella traditionally has visible cubes of pork fat and may contain pistachios or peppercorns.
How does low-fat Bologna deli meat compare with regular Bologna deli meat?
Low-fat Bologna deli meat has 116 kcal and 1.28 g fat per 100 g, compared with 211 kcal and 16 g fat in Bologna deli meat. It has slightly less protein too: 12.4 g versus 13 g per 100 g.
How much protein is in a typical serving of Bologna deli meat?
A few thin slices, about 50 g, provide 6.5 g of protein. Use the pack’s slice weight as a guide, since slice thickness varies.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 5694 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
