USDA Survey

Bologna

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706176).

281
Caloriesmoderate density
10.3g
Proteinhigh · 21% DV
6.3g
Carbslow · 2% DV
23.8g
Fathigh · 30% DV

The verdict

Bologna carries 10.3g of protein per 100g — more than 52% of USDA whole foods.

10.3g
protein per 100g
Top 48%
protein vs USDA whole foods
281
calories per 100g
2.0g
sugar per 100g
FDA labeling rules →

Bologna contains 281 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 10.3g of protein, 23.8g of fat, and 6.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Bologna is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706176, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Bologna reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

At 281 calories per 100g, Bologna gets 15% of its calories from protein , 76% from fat , and 9% from carbohydrates.

Note: at 1100mg per 100g (48% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 28g Amount per serving Calories 281 % Daily Value* Total Fat 24g 30% Saturated Fat 7g 37% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 92mg 31% Sodium 1100mg 48% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 10g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 125mg 10% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 320mg 7% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

281
Calories per 100g

281 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%14of 2,000 kcal
281 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 10.34gF: 23.77gC: 6.31g
10.3g
Protein
21% DV
23.8g
Total Fat
30% DV
6.3g
Carbs
2% DV
2.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
1100mg
Sodium
48% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Bologna ranks on protein

Its 10.3g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g — Bologna vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

10 Top 48% higher than 52% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 6.3 G
2%
Energy 281.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G
0%
Protein 10.3 G
21%
Total Sugars 2.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 23.8 G
30%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 55.9 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 59.3 MG
Folate, DFE 7.0 UG
Folate, food 7.0 UG
Folate, total 7.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 3.2 MG
Riboflavin 0.2 MG
Thiamin 0.0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.5 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.2 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.7 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 125.0 MG
10%
Iron, Fe 1.2 MG
7%
Potassium, K 320.0 MG
7%
Sodium, Na 1100.0 MG
48%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 15.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 212.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 14.4 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.8 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.6 MG
Zinc, Zn 1.1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 92.0 MG
31%
Fatty acids, total saturated 7.4 G
37%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 10.3 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 4.6 G
MUFA 16:1 0.9 G
MUFA 18:1 9.0 G
MUFA 20:1 0.2 G
MUFA 22:1 0.1 G
PUFA 18:2 4.1 G
PUFA 18:3 0.2 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.1 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.0 G
SFA 12:0 0.0 G
SFA 14:0 0.0 G
SFA 16:0 5.3 G
SFA 18:0 2.0 G
SFA 4:0 0.0 G
SFA 6:0 0.0 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Bologna delivers 10.3g of protein per 100g — more than 52% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 281 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Bologna, reduced sodium

Survey
281 cal
P: 10.34gF: 23.77gC: 6.31g

Spam, reduced sodium

Survey
293 cal
P: 12.5gF: 25.1gC: 3.4g

Beef, corned

Survey
251 cal
P: 18.17gF: 18.98gC: 0.47g

Mortadella

Survey
311 cal
P: 16.37gF: 25.39gC: 3.05g

Venison sausage

Survey
312 cal
P: 20.23gF: 25.08gC: 0g

Spam

Survey
315 cal
P: 13.4gF: 26.6gC: 4.6g

→ Compare Bologna side-by-side with Bologna and Spam

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Bologna? ▼
Bologna contains 281 calories per 100g. It has 10.3g of protein, 23.8g of fat, and 6.3g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Bologna? ▼
Per 100g, Bologna has 10.3g protein (15% of calories), 23.8g fat, and 6.3g carbs. Sugar: 2.0g.
How much sodium is in Bologna? ▼
Bologna contains 1100mg of sodium per 100g, which is 48% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Bologna keto-friendly? ▼
Bologna has 6.3g of carbs per 100g (9% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Bologna good for a diet? ▼
Bologna has 281 calories per 100g. Fat content: 23.8g.
How does Bologna compare to other foods? ▼
Bologna provides 281 calories and 10.3g protein per 100g. That is 27 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706176) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.