Bologna

in Prepared meats Barcode 0070100011640
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Bologna provides 342 kcal per 100 g, with 5.3 g of sugars and 10.5 g of protein. That is 185% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category. Contains: beef, pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
29 g · High
Saturated fat
10.5 g · High
Sugars
5.3 g · Moderate
Salt
2.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Slice (38 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 342 kcal 130 kcal 250 +37%
Total fat 29 g 11 g 14% 17.1 +69%
Saturated fat 10.5 g 4 g 20% 6.9 +53%
Carbohydrates 10.5 g 4 g 1% 3.4 +206%
Total sugars 5.3 g 2 g 1.8 +185%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 10.5 g 4 g 8% 21.5 −51%
Salt 2.7 g 1 g 2.7

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6260 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
12% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other prepared meats

Calories higher 26%
Sugars higher 9%
Salt higher 37%
Saturated fat higher 26%
Protein top 95%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Mechanically separated chicken, pork, water, corn syrup, beef, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of salt, flavoring, potassium lactate, sodium lactate, sodium phosphates, dextrose, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
BeefPork

Additives 6

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 Slice (38 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0070100011640

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bologna?

Bologna contains 342 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (1 Slice (38 g)).

How much sugar is in Bologna?

Bologna has 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Bologna healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Bologna vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Bologna contain?

According to the label data it contains: Beef, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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