Kielbasa vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kielbasa and marinara sauce
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C, iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin A and fiber.
- Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 51% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 37 times less saturated fat than kielbasa. Kielbasa has 6.23g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce has 0.17g.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +59% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
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 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +829.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1089.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2093.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1200mg | 30mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 0.17g | 28% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 1.48g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 24% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 1.41g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 0.377g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 0.508g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 51kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 319mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.78mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 8.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.5g | N/A |
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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)