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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +122.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 17.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.9g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 1200mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 6.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.33g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| 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
67%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)