Kielbasa vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kielbasa and monterey Jack different?
- Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C, iron, and polyunsaturated fat; however, monterey Jack is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for monterey Jack is 64% higher.
- Monterey Jack has less sodium.
Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Cheese, monterey are the varieties 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 | +72.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +473.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +51.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +72% |
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Other
~3.55g
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
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.751g
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 Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 746mg | 75% | |
Phosphorus | 444mg | 63% | |
Saturated fat | 6.23g | 19.066g | 58% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 35% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.39mg | 30% | |
Zinc | 3mg | 27% | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Sodium | 1200mg | 600mg | 26% |
Protein | 13.1g | 24.48g | 23% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
Fats | 17.6g | 30.28g | 20% |
Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 0.899g | 10% |
Calories | 226kcal | 373kcal | 7% |
Iron | 1.24mg | 0.72mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 70mg | 89mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
Copper | 0.032mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
Potassium | 81mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.9g | 0.68g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 8.751g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.9g | 0.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.859mg | 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%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

72%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.836g)
Which food is cheaper?

Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $2.5)