Kielbasa vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kielbasa and headcheese different?
- Kielbasa is higher than headcheese in vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa covers your daily need for vitamin C, 16% more than headcheese.
- Kielbasa contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than headcheese. Kielbasa contains 2.33g of polyunsaturated fat, while headcheese contains 1.134g.
- Headcheese is lower in saturated fat.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index (28) than headcheese (0).
Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Headcheese, pork types were 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 | +21% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.6% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
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Protein
~13.83g
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 44% | |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 3.402g | 13% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 941mg | 11% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 10.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.134g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 5.601g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 157kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 13.83g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Headcheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Headcheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)