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Kielbasa vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kielbasa and Italian sausage raw

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, however, Italian sausage raw is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 25% more than Kielbasa.
  • Italian sausage raw has 7 times less Vitamin C than Kielbasa. Kielbasa has 14.8mg of Vitamin C, while Italian sausage raw has 2mg.
  • Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 less Sodium -39.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +640%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +500%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Fats +78%
Equal in Protein - 14.25
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +500%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Fats +78%
Equal in Protein - 14.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0.65g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 17.6g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 3.9g 0.65g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1.24mg 1.18mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 14mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 1200mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 70mg 76mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 11.27g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.