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Kielbasa vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kielbasa and apple pie?

  • Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat, yet apple pie is higher in fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 41% more.
  • The glycemic index of kielbasa is lower.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.21mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +589.5%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +277.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +771.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.198g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Apple pie
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Kielbasa Apple pie DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 266mg 41%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Protein 13.1g 1.9g 22%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 3.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.23g 3.797g 11%
Fats 17.6g 11g 10%
Carbs 3.9g 34g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 4.388g 10%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Copper 0.046mg 5%
Phosphorus 24mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 2.198g 1%
Calories 226kcal 237kcal 1%
Zinc 0.16mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 32.4g N/A
Iron 1.24mg 1.21mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Apple pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Kielbasa
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie
Apple pie 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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.