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Kielbasa vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kielbasa and Pizza

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pizza is higher in Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily need of Sodium 26% more than Pizza.
  • Kielbasa has 11 times more Vitamin C than Pizza. While Kielbasa has 14.8mg of Vitamin C, Pizza has only 1.4mg.
  • Pizza has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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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Pizza
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +957.1%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +754.6%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +754.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 13.1g 11.39g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 9.69g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 226kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 0g 3.58g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.24mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg Pizza
Sodium 1200mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 14.8mg 1.4mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 70mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 2.608g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.681g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.