Italian sausage vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and Kielbasa
- Italian sausage has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C.
- Kielbasa covers your daily need of Sodium 20% more than Italian sausage.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
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Iron
+15.3%
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Sodium
-38.1%
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Iron
+15.3%
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Sodium
-38.1%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+14700%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+14700%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46%
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Fats
+55.2%
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Water
+31.6%
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Other
+56.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
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Protein
+46%
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Fats
+55.2%
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Water
+31.6%
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Other
+56.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+106.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51%
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Saturated Fat
-38.9%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.33 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+106.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51%
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Saturated Fat
-38.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.9g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 17.6g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 3.9g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 226kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 1200mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 14.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 70mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 6.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.33g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
48%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.965g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)