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Kielbasa vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kielbasa and Headcheese different?

  • Kielbasa is higher than Headcheese in Vitamin C, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily need of Vitamin C 16% more than Headcheese.
  • Kielbasa contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Headcheese. Kielbasa contains 2.33g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Headcheese contains 1.134g.
  • Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Headcheese, pork types were used in this article.

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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 more Iron +21%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +21%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%

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% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.83
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Headcheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Kielbasa Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 13.83g Headcheese
Fats 17.6g 10.9g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 157kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 16mg Headcheese
Iron 1.24mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg Headcheese
Phosphorus 56mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg Headcheese
Sodium 1200mg 941mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg Headcheese
Copper 0.122mg Headcheese
Selenium 0.1µg Headcheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Headcheese
Vitamin B2 0.115mg Headcheese
Vitamin B3 0.44mg Headcheese
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg Headcheese
Vitamin B12 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Cholesterol 70mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 6.23g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 5.601g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.134g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Headcheese
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
4%
Kielbasa
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Headcheese
Headcheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Headcheese
Headcheese 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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.