Kielbasa vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kielbasa and cheese
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C, iron, and polyunsaturated fat; however, cheese is higher in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
- Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than kielbasa.
- Cheese has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of kielbasa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +785.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.8% |
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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| Calcium | 710mg | 71% | |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 65% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 18.867g | 57% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 33% | |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 653mg | 24% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 33.31g | 24% |
| Protein | 13.1g | 22.87g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.14mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 404kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.421g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 9.246g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 3.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins