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Kielbasa vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kielbasa and crackers

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, crackers are higher in iron, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for iron, 35% more than kielbasa.
  • The glycemic index of crackers is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1874.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.5%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1471.8%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +463.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 13.137g 72%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 35%
Iron 1.24mg 4.03mg 35%
Phosphorus 248mg 35%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 27%
Folate 92µg 23%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Manganese 0.491mg 21%
Sodium 1200mg 726mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Carbs 3.9g 61.3g 19%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg 16%
Calories 226kcal 510kcal 14%
Fats 17.6g 26.43g 14%
Protein 13.1g 6.64g 13%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Copper 0.104mg 12%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 6.553g 4%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Saturated fat 6.23g 5.562g 3%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Net carbs 3.9g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.668g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.