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Pork bacon vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork bacon and Kielbasa

  • Pork bacon has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kielbasa has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pork bacon is 43% higher.
  • Kielbasa has 2 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Pork bacon. Pork bacon has 19.065g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Kielbasa has 8.27g.
  • Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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 Iron +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.7%
Contains more Fats +145.9%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +188.9%
Contains more Water +395.2%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +172.7%
Contains more Fats +145.9%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +188.9%
Contains more Water +395.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 35.73g 13.1g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 17.6g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 548kcal 226kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1.24mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 1200mg Kielbasa
Zinc 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 14.187g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 8.27g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.33g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork bacon
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.957g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.