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Bologna sausage vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bologna sausage and Kielbasa

  • Bologna sausage has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kielbasa is 16% higher.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bologna, pork and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Iron +61%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Iron +61%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +434.2%
Equal in Water - 62
Equal in Other - 3.4
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +434.2%
Equal in Water - 62
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.23
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.23

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bologna sausage Kielbasa
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 15.3g 13.1g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 17.6g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 247kcal 226kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.77mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 14mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 139mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 1200mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 70mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 8.27g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Bologna sausage
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.