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Kielbasa vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kielbasa and Mars?

  • Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, yet Mars is richer in Fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 46% higher.
  • Kielbasa has 30 times more Vitamin C than Mars. Kielbasa has 14.8mg of Vitamin C, while Mars has 0.5mg.
  • Mars contains less Sodium.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.

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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.
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Mars
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +2860%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2860%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +206.1%
Contains more Water +3547.1%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +1756.4%
Equal in Fats - 19.32
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +206.1%
Contains more Water +3547.1%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +1756.4%
Equal in Fats - 19.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Mars Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 70.4g Mars
Protein 13.1g 4.28g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 3.9g 72.4g Mars
Calories 226kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0g 58.94g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 90mg Mars
Iron 1.24mg 0.86mg Kielbasa
Sodium 1200mg 136mg Mars
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0.5mg Kielbasa
Cholesterol 70mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 11.651g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1064mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.