Kielbasa vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kielbasa and wheat gluten?

Kielbasa is richer in vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet wheat gluten is richer in iron.
Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% higher.
Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Vital wheat gluten 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.

Kielbasa

Wheat gluten

Contains more IronIron	+319.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-97.6%

~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.

Kielbasa

Wheat gluten

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

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~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Protein	13.1g	75.16g	124%
Selenium		39.7µg	72%
Sodium	1200mg	29mg	51%
Iron	1.24mg	5.2mg	50%
Phosphorus		260mg	37%
Saturated fat	6.23g	0.272g	27%
Fats	17.6g	1.85g	24%
Cholesterol	70mg	0mg	23%
Copper		0.182mg	20%
Monounsaturated fat	8.27g	0.156g	20%
Vitamin C	14.8mg	0mg	16%
Calcium		142mg	14%
Polyunsaturated fat	2.33g	0.81g	10%
Zinc		0.85mg	8%
Calories	226kcal	370kcal	7%
Magnesium		25mg	6%
Potassium		100mg	3%
Carbs	3.9g	13.79g	3%
Fiber	0g	0.6g	2%
Net carbs	3.9g	13.19g	N/A