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Polish sausage vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Polish sausage and Kielbasa different?

  • Polish sausage is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, however, Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kielbasa is 16% higher.

Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties 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 +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%

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% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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% 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 +34.4%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +34.4%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
Equal in Carbs - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.9%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 17.6g 13.1g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 17.6g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 259kcal 226kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.88mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 14mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg Polish sausage
Potassium 237mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 1200mg Kielbasa
Zinc 1.93mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 3.443mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Polish sausage
Folate 2µg Polish sausage
Vitamin B12 0.98µg Polish sausage
Tryptophan 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 70mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 8.27g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Polish 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
35%
Polish sausage
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.78g)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.