Kielbasa vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kielbasa and pound cake
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, pound cake has more polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 36% higher.
- Pound cake is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than kielbasa.
Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +19.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +162% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +139.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1275.4% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.7% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1200mg | 377mg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 20% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 19% | |
Carbs | 3.9g | 53.64g | 17% |
Protein | 13.1g | 5g | 16% |
Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 14% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 3.02g | 13% |
Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 10% | |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 3.419g | 7% |
Saturated fat | 6.23g | 4.811g | 6% |
Calories | 226kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
Fats | 17.6g | 13.96g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
Calcium | 47mg | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
Potassium | 149mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 4% | |
Iron | 1.24mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Cholesterol | 70mg | 66mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.9g | 53.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)