Kielbasa vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kielbasa and chorizo
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C; however, chorizo is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for saturated Fat, 41% more than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 455kcal |
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| Protein | 13.1g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 17.6g | 38.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.9g | 1.86g |
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| Carbs | 3.9g | 1.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 1200mg | 1235mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.23g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| 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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)