Kielbasa vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kielbasa and chia seeds
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, chia seeds are richer in fiber, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 138% more than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kielbasa is 28, while the glycemic index of chia seeds is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 | +522.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 | +825% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 23.665g | 142% |
Fiber | 0g | 34.4g | 138% |
Phosphorus | 860mg | 123% | |
Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
Copper | 0.924mg | 103% | |
Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
Iron | 1.24mg | 7.72mg | 81% |
Magnesium | 335mg | 80% | |
Calcium | 631mg | 63% | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 55% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 52% | |
Sodium | 1200mg | 16mg | 51% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 42% | |
Cholesterol | 70mg | 0mg | 23% |
Fats | 17.6g | 30.74g | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 2.309g | 15% |
Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 1.6mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | |
Saturated fat | 6.23g | 3.33g | 13% |
Calories | 226kcal | 486kcal | 13% |
Carbs | 3.9g | 42.12g | 13% |
Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
Protein | 13.1g | 16.54g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Net carbs | 3.9g | 7.72g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +969% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +74.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +980% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
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
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +915.7% |