Kielbasa vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kielbasa and pork bacon
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C; however, pork bacon has more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pork bacon is 43% higher.
- Kielbasa is lower in cholesterol.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index than pork bacon.
Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -45.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +395.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.7% |
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
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.5% |
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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| Selenium | 59µg | 107% | |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 72% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 48% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 35.73g | 45% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 2193mg | 43% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 43.27g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 14.187g | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 29% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 19.065g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 24% | |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 4.859g | 17% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 548kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 107mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 1.35g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | N/A |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.957g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)