Kielbasa vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kielbasa and turkey sausage
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey sausage is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Turkey sausage covers your daily need for cholesterol, 30% more than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa has 30 times more vitamin C than turkey sausage. While kielbasa has 14.8mg of vitamin C, turkey sausage has only 0.5mg.
- Turkey sausage has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.
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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 | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2860% |
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:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.09g
~equal in
Water
~63.12g
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
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 33% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 160mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 639mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0.5mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 4.657g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 3.839g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 5.158g | 8% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 15.42g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 1.56g | 1% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 18.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 235kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)