Polish sausage vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Polish sausage and kielbasa different?
- Polish sausage is higher in monounsaturated fat; however, kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kielbasa is 16% higher.
Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~3.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.98µg | 41% | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.443mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1540mg | 1200mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.79g | 2.33g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 17.6g | 13.1g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 8.01g | 6.23g | 8% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.24mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 8.27g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 19.4g | 17.6g | 3% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.611mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.076mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.444mg | 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
32%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)