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Kielbasa vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kielbasa and Swiss cheese

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C, iron, and polyunsaturated fat; however, Swiss cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Swiss cheese is 60% higher.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more IronIron +853.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.8%
Contains more WaterWater +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.8%
Contains more FatsFats +76.1%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.046g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 89%
Phosphorus 574mg 82%
Saturated fat 6.23g 18.227g 55%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Sodium 1200mg 187mg 44%
Zinc 4.37mg 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Protein 13.1g 26.96g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 23%
Fats 17.6g 30.99g 21%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg 16%
Iron 1.24mg 0.13mg 14%
Calories 226kcal 393kcal 8%
Cholesterol 70mg 93mg 8%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.341g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Carbs 3.9g 1.44g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 8.046g 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 1.44g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.997g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.