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Kielbasa vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kielbasa and muffin different?

  • Kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat, while muffin is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily need for sodium, 38% more than muffin.
  • Kielbasa contains 16 times more vitamin C than muffin. Kielbasa contains 14.8mg of vitamin C, while muffin contains 0.9mg.
  • Muffin is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index (59) than kielbasa (28).

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1544.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.8%
Contains more WaterWater +148.4%
Contains more OtherOther +129.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1259%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 8.103g 38%
Sodium 1200mg 336mg 38%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Phosphorus 146mg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Protein 13.1g 4.49g 17%
Carbs 3.9g 53g 16%
Saturated fat 6.23g 2.844g 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0.9mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 14%
Cholesterol 70mg 30mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 13%
Folate 48µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 4.822g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Calories 226kcal 375kcal 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Potassium 121mg 4%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Fats 17.6g 16.07g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Iron 1.24mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.