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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 RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from 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, 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.
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +469.2%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Water +116%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +1319.2%
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 Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Water +116%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +1319.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 13.1g 6.84g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 7.35g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 226kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0g 49.74g Kielbasa
Calcium 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.24mg 0.17mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 1200mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.002mg Dulce de Leche
Selenium 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2.6mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Folate 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 70mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 2.143g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.375g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Dulce de Leche
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
20%
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 contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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.