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Kielbasa vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kielbasa and Cucumber different?

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Cucumber.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kielbasa is 52% higher.

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Cucumber, with peel, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +342.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1915.4%
Contains more Fats +15900%
Contains more Other +794.7%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +1915.4%
Contains more Fats +15900%
Contains more Other +794.7%
Contains more Water +53.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7181.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7181.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 3.13g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 0.65g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 0.11g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 3.63g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 15kcal Kielbasa
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0g 1.67g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg Cucumber
Iron 1.24mg 0.28mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg Cucumber
Potassium 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 1200mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.098mg Cucumber
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 6.23g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 0.005g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.032g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber
Cucumber 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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.