High sodium raises blood pressure dose-dependently (He et al., BMJ 2013). Per 100 g: 308 kcal, 11.3 g protein, 1100 mg sodium. Bresaola is the leanest deli option — but still carries significant sodium.
How should I track Bologna, beef (processed)?
Bologna, beef (processed) is a good source of zinc. The simplest way to track Bologna, beef (processed) accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
