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Kielbasa vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kielbasa and nachos

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C and iron; however, nachos have more fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 39% more.
  • Kielbasa has 23 times more cholesterol than nachos. Kielbasa has 70mg of cholesterol, while nachos have 3mg.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index than kielbasa.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%

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%
Nachos
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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% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.2%
Contains more WaterWater +65.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +795.1%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Nachos
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 Nachos DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 313mg 39%
Phosphorus 198mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Cholesterol 70mg 3mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 5.04g 18%
Saturated fat 6.23g 2.173g 18%
Protein 13.1g 4.32g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 17%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 1.1mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 14.02g 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Potassium 362mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Carbs 3.9g 34.91g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Zinc 0.86mg 8%
Copper 0.064mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 343kcal 6%
Iron 1.24mg 0.75mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Fats 17.6g 21.5g 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.