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Kielbasa vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kielbasa and frankfurter?

  • Kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat, yet frankfurter is richer in monounsaturated Fat.
  • Frankfurter's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 24% higher.
  • Frankfurter contains less sodium.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Frankfurter, beef, unheated types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +60.8%
~equal in Other ~3.24g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Frankfurter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 226kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 13.1g 11.16g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Net carbs 3.9g 3.36g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 3.36g Kielbasa
Cholesterol 70mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg Frankfurter
Calcium 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.24mg 1.2mg Kielbasa
Sugar 0g 1.31g Kielbasa
Copper 0.055mg Frankfurter
Zinc 2.03mg Frankfurter
Phosphorus 152mg Frankfurter
Sodium 1200mg 992mg Frankfurter
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg Frankfurter
Vitamin B1 0.018mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B2 0.043mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B3 2.028mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B12 1.38µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 6.23g 10.979g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.765g Kielbasa
Tryptophan 0.121mg Frankfurter
Threonine 0.519mg Frankfurter
Isoleucine 0.58mg Frankfurter
Leucine 0.994mg Frankfurter
Lysine 1.055mg Frankfurter
Methionine 0.319mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Frankfurter
Valine 0.608mg Frankfurter
Histidine 0.362mg Frankfurter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.749g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.