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Kielbasa vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kielbasa and cardamom

  • Kielbasa has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, cardamom is richer in iron, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily iron needs 159% more than kielbasa.
  • Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kielbasa is 28, while the glycemic index of cardamom is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Spices, cardamom.

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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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more IronIron +1026.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
~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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +648.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1655.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.3%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +850.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 1217%
Iron 1.24mg 13.97mg 159%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Zinc 7.47mg 68%
Magnesium 229mg 55%
Sodium 1200mg 18mg 51%
Copper 0.383mg 43%
Calcium 383mg 38%
Potassium 1119mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.23g 0.68g 25%
Phosphorus 178mg 25%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Carbs 3.9g 68.47g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 0.87g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 18%
Fats 17.6g 6.7g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.43g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 7%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 21mg 7%
Protein 13.1g 10.76g 5%
Calories 226kcal 311kcal 4%
Net carbs 3.9g 40.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardamom
Cardamom 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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.