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Kielbasa vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kielbasa and dulce de Leche different?

  • Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C, iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 47% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 7 times more iron than dulce de Leche. While kielbasa contains 1.24mg of iron, dulce de Leche contains only 0.17mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
  • Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index (28) than dulce de Leche (42).

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Dulce de Leche 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.
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +629.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +139.5%
Contains more WaterWater +116%
Contains more OtherOther +94.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1319.2%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Dulce de Leche
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 Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 129mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 31%
Phosphorus 193mg 28%
Calcium 251mg 25%
Carbs 3.9g 55.35g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Fats 17.6g 7.35g 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 2.143g 15%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2.6mg 14%
Cholesterol 70mg 29mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.375g 13%
Protein 13.1g 6.84g 13%
Iron 1.24mg 0.17mg 13%
Potassium 350mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Saturated fat 6.23g 4.534g 8%
Zinc 0.79mg 7%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 315kcal 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 0g 49.74g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.696g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.