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Cheese sandwich vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese sandwich and Kielbasa?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in Iron, Fiber, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 21% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cheese sandwich is lower.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 Iron +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +886.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +886.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +1392.3%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Water +1837.5%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +1392.3%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Water +1837.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.4%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 3.9g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 25g 17.6g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 3.9g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 226kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.24mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 1200mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 70mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 6.23g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 8.27g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.33g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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%
Cheese sandwich
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.