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, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated 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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +469.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
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% |