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Chorizo vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Kielbasa

  • Chorizo has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Kielbasa.
  • Chorizo has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Kielbasa. While Chorizo has 18.4g of Monounsaturated Fat, Kielbasa has only 8.27g.
  • Kielbasa has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef 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 more Iron +28.2%
Equal in Sodium - 1200
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +28.2%
Equal in Sodium - 1200

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.
Chorizo
10
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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% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84%
Contains more Fats +117.4%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Water +94.7%
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +84%
Contains more Fats +117.4%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Water +94.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Kielbasa
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 24.1g 13.1g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 17.6g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 455kcal 226kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.24mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1200mg Kielbasa
Zinc 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 14.38g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 8.27g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.33g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
68%
Chorizo
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.