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Kielbasa vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kielbasa and basil different?

  • Kielbasa is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, while basil is higher in vitamin A, iron, and fiber.
  • Basil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 106% more than kielbasa.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index (70) than kielbasa (28).

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Basil, fresh types were used 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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Basil
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%

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
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9297.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +499%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Sodium 1200mg 4mg 52%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Copper 0.385mg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Saturated fat 6.23g 0.041g 28%
Fats 17.6g 0.64g 26%
Iron 1.24mg 3.17mg 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Protein 13.1g 3.15g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 0.088g 20%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Folate 68µg 17%
Magnesium 64mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.389g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 12%
Calories 226kcal 23kcal 10%
Potassium 295mg 9%
Phosphorus 56mg 8%
Zinc 0.81mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Carbs 3.9g 2.65g 0%
Net carbs 3.9g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Basil
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
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.