Kielbasa vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kielbasa and bologna sausage
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C and iron; however, bologna sausage has more monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kielbasa is 16% higher.
- Bologna sausage has 2 times less iron than kielbasa. Kielbasa has 1.24mg of iron, while bologna sausage has 0.77mg.
- Bologna sausage is lower in sodium.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.
Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Bologna, pork.
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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 | +61% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
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:
15.3 g
Fats:
19.87 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
~equal in
Water
~60.6g
~equal in
Other
~3.5g
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
6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.839g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.107g
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.523mg | 44% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.9mg | 24% | |
Selenium | 12.7µg | 23% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 21% | |
Phosphorus | 139mg | 20% | |
Zinc | 2.03mg | 18% | |
Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 14% | |
Sodium | 1200mg | 907mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.157mg | 12% | |
Choline | 54.4mg | 10% | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 281mg | 8% | |
Vitamin D | 56IU | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 1.4µg | 7% | |
Iron | 1.24mg | 0.77mg | 6% |
Protein | 13.1g | 15.3g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 9.732g | 4% |
Cholesterol | 70mg | 59mg | 4% |
Fats | 17.6g | 19.87g | 3% |
Saturated fat | 6.23g | 6.839g | 3% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.036mg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 2.107g | 1% |
Calories | 226kcal | 247kcal | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 11mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.9g | 0.73g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.9g | 0.73g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.168mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.204mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.585mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.482mg | 0% |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)