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Kielbasa vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kielbasa and Cervelat

  • Kielbasa has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Cervelat has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% more.
  • Kielbasa has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cervelat. Kielbasa has 2.33g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Cervelat has 1.2g.
  • Kielbasa is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, 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 Iron +64.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1300
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Iron +64.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1300

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +12.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +72.9%
Equal in Other - 3.61
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +72.9%
Equal in Other - 3.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.8%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 3.33g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 17.6g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 3.9g 3.33g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Kielbasa
Calcium 9mg Cervelat
Iron 1.24mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 1200mg 1300mg Kielbasa
Zinc 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg Cervelat
Selenium 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 14.8mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 2µg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Cholesterol 70mg 74mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 11.51g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.2g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.