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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 Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kielbasa is 36% higher.
  • Pound cake is lower in Sodium.

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 Iron +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Water +139.7%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +1275.4%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Water +139.7%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +1275.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Kielbasa Pound cake
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 Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 13.1g 5g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 13.96g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 226kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0g 33.36g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 47mg Pound cake
Iron 1.24mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 1200mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 70mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 3.02g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.