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Kielbasa vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kielbasa and Potato salad different?

  • Kielbasa is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Potato salad is higher in Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily need of Sodium 29% more than Potato salad.
  • Kielbasa contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Potato salad. Kielbasa contains 6.23g of Saturated Fat, while Potato salad contains 1.429g.

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Potato salad, home-prepared types were 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 Iron +90.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +48%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +388.8%
Contains more Fats +114.6%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Water +22.6%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +388.8%
Contains more Fats +114.6%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.4%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 13.1g 2.68g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 8.2g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 226kcal 143kcal Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg Potato salad
Iron 1.24mg 0.65mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 1200mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 14.8mg 10mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 70mg 68mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 6.23g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 2.48g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.