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Kielbasa vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kielbasa and welsh onion?

  • Kielbasa is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet welsh onion is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% more.
  • The glycemic index of kielbasa is lower.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Onions, welsh, raw types in this article.

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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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.22mg

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 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +589.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4300%
Contains more OtherOther +385.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14667.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1393.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Welsh onion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 193.4µg 161%
Sodium 1200mg 17mg 51%
Saturated fat 6.23g 0.067g 28%
Fats 17.6g 0.4g 26%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Protein 13.1g 1.9g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 0.056g 21%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 27mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.156g 14%
Calories 226kcal 34kcal 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Copper 0.07mg 8%
Phosphorus 49mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7%
Potassium 212mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 6%
Manganese 0.137mg 6%
Zinc 0.52mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Carbs 3.9g 6.5g 1%
Choline 5.3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 4.1g N/A
Iron 1.24mg 1.22mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Welsh onion
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
51%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.