Kielbasa vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kielbasa and mussels different?
- Kielbasa is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, mussels is richer in iron and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for mussels is 69% higher.
- Kielbasa contains 8 times more monounsaturated fat than mussels. While kielbasa contains 8.27g of monounsaturated fat, mussels contains only 1.014g.
- Mussels has less saturated fat.
- Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index (28) than mussels (50).
Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 | +441.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.3% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +715.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1000% | |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 296% | |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 6.72mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 369mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 0.85g | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 24% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 23.8g | 21% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 4.48g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 1.014g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.212g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $5.5)