Kielbasa vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kielbasa and blood sausage different?
- Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C; however, blood sausage is richer in iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 65% higher.
- Blood sausage has less sodium.
Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Blood sausage are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +416.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +202.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 6.4mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 13.4g | 33% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 28% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 34.5g | 26% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 680mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 15.9g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 120mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 3.46g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 379kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 14.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.39mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.02mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blood sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blood sausage is relatively richer in vitamins