American cheese vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between American cheese and kielbasa?
- American cheese is higher in vitamin A, yet kielbasa is higher in vitamin C, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 59% more.
- The amount of sugar in kielbasa is lower.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.27g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 105% | |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 92% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 6.23g | 54% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 31.79g | 17.6g | 22% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 1200mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 13.1g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 2.33g | 7% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 8.27g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
33%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins