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Kielbasa vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kielbasa and hash browns

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C and iron; however, hash browns are richer in fiber and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 28% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hash browns is 56, while the glycemic index of kielbasa is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +174.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +407.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +640.5%
~equal in Fats ~17.04g

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.827g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Hash browns DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 566mg 28%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 5.665g 22%
Protein 13.1g 2.58g 21%
Saturated fat 6.23g 2.54g 17%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Phosphorus 98mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 11%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 5.4mg 10%
Potassium 355mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Carbs 3.9g 28.88g 8%
Iron 1.24mg 0.6mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Zinc 0.36mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 272kcal 2%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 7.827g 1%
Fats 17.6g 17.04g 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.