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Kielbasa vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kielbasa and fudge

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, fudge has more fiber and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 50% higher.
  • Fudge is lower in sodium.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index than kielbasa.

Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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%
Fudge
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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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more WaterWater +532%
Contains more OtherOther +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1860%

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +524.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.448g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Fudge DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 45mg 50%
Copper 0.329mg 37%
Carbs 3.9g 76.44g 24%
Protein 13.1g 2.39g 21%
Cholesterol 70mg 14mg 19%
Manganese 0.422mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.373g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 2.943g 13%
Fats 17.6g 10.41g 11%
Phosphorus 71mg 10%
Zinc 1.11mg 10%
Calories 226kcal 411kcal 9%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Iron 1.24mg 1.77mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 7%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Potassium 134mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 2%
Choline 10mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Saturated fat 6.23g 6.448g 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge 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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.