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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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:
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
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
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% |