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Kielbasa vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kielbasa and broth

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, broth has more polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 986% higher.
  • Broth has 13 times less vitamin C than kielbasa. Kielbasa has 14.8mg of vitamin C, while broth has 1.1mg.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index than kielbasa.

Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
~equal in Copper ~0mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1245.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2631.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1346.5%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Broth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 23875mg 986%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 33%
Phosphorus 166mg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Cholesterol 70mg 13mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 1.1mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 4.48g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Saturated fat 6.23g 3.43g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Potassium 309mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Folate 32µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 5.36g 7%
Protein 13.1g 16.66g 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Fats 17.6g 13.88g 6%
Carbs 3.9g 18.01g 5%
Iron 1.24mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 267kcal 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 22675mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.