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Kielbasa vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kielbasa and rutabagas different?

  • Kielbasa is higher in iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, rutabagas are richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 52% higher.
  • Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index (28) than rutabagas (72).

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Rutabagas, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +181.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1113%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more OtherOther +378.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121%
Contains more WaterWater +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2547.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Rutabagas
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Rutabagas DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 12mg 52%
Saturated fat 6.23g 0.027g 28%
Fats 17.6g 0.16g 27%
Protein 13.1g 1.08g 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 0.025g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.088g 15%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 25mg 11%
Iron 1.24mg 0.44mg 10%
Calories 226kcal 37kcal 9%
Potassium 305mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Phosphorus 53mg 8%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Folate 21µg 5%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3%
Carbs 3.9g 8.62g 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 6.32g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.46g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Rutabagas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.203g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.