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Turkey sausage vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey sausage and Kielbasa

  • Turkey sausage has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Turkey sausage covers your daily need of Cholesterol 30% more than Kielbasa.
  • Turkey sausage has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Kielbasa. While Turkey sausage has 4.657g of Polyunsaturated fat, Kielbasa has only 2.33g.
  • Kielbasa has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 -46.8%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Iron +15.9%

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 +2860%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
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 +2860%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +150%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
Equal in Water - 62
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +150%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.3%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey sausage Kielbasa
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 15.42g 13.1g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 17.6g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 235kcal 226kcal Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 1200mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B6 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 3.839g 6.23g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.33g Turkey sausage

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Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.