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Hot dog vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot dog and Kielbasa

  • Hot dog has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kielbasa has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kielbasa is 16% higher.
  • Kielbasa has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Hot dog. Hot dog has 4.404g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Kielbasa has 2.33g.
  • Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat 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 +13.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +13.8%

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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.4%
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
Equal in Other - 3.4
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +46.4%
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 3.9g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 25.76g 17.6g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 3.9g Hot dog
Calories 290kcal 226kcal Hot dog
Calcium 99mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 1200mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 7.666g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 8.27g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 2.33g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog 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
27%
Hot dog
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.436g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.