Kielbasa vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kielbasa and Polish sausage different?
- Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat; however, Polish sausage is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kielbasa is 16% higher.
- Kielbasa contains 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than Polish sausage. While kielbasa contains 2.33g of polyunsaturated fat, Polish sausage contains only 0.79g.
- Kielbasa has less sodium.
Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 | +40.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
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
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
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Carbs
~3.6g
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
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.98µg | 41% | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.443mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 1540mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 0.79g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 17.6g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 8.01g | 8% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.88mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 9.7g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 19.4g | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 259kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 3.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.611mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.076mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.444mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)