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Kielbasa vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kielbasa and shortbread?

  • Kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat, yet shortbread is richer in iron, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 37% higher.
  • Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more IronIron +140.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%

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.
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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1622.2%
Contains more OtherOther +230.1%
Contains more FatsFats +49%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1535.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 8.326g 40%
Sodium 1200mg 353mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Iron 1.24mg 2.98mg 22%
Folate 81µg 20%
Carbs 3.9g 63.78g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Protein 13.1g 5.37g 15%
Calories 226kcal 514kcal 14%
Fats 17.6g 26.22g 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 9%
Saturated fat 6.23g 8.105g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 6.708g 4%
Potassium 88mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.