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Kielbasa vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kielbasa and fish sandwiches different?

  • Kielbasa is higher in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, fish sandwiches are richer in polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 26% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 8 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. While kielbasa contains 14.8mg of vitamin C, fish sandwiches contain only 1.8mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
  • Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index (28) than fish sandwiches (56).

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more IronIron +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +41.4%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more OtherOther +59.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +584.4%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 6.257g 26%
Sodium 1200mg 602mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.23g 1.949g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 18%
Phosphorus 116mg 17%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 1.8mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 2.595g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 13%
Folate 46µg 12%
Cholesterol 70mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Copper 0.075mg 8%
Carbs 3.9g 26.69g 8%
Fats 17.6g 12.45g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Potassium 206mg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Protein 13.1g 10.29g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Iron 1.24mg 1.5mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Calories 226kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.281g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.