Meatball vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Meatball and Kielbasa?
- Meatball is richer in Fiber, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 23% higher.
- Kielbasa contains less Sugar.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+42.7%
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Sodium
-44.5%
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Iron
+42.7%
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-44.5%
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+26.2%
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Carbs
+106.7%
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Water
+15.5%
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Other
+104.8%
Equal in Protein - 13.1
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Fats
+26.2%
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+106.7%
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+15.5%
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+104.8%
Equal in Protein - 13.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.6%
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Saturated Fat
-18.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.6%
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Saturated Fat
-18.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 3.9g |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 17.6g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 3.9g |
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| Calories | 286kcal | 226kcal |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 80mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 1200mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 36µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 70mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 6.23g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 2.33g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
36%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)