Potato salad vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato salad and kielbasa different?
- Potato salad is richer in fiber and polyunsaturated fat, while kielbasa is higher in iron, vitamin C, and monounsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa covers your daily need for sodium, 29% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad is lower in sodium.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index (45) than kielbasa (28).
Potato salad, home-prepared and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -55.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +48% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +233.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 529mg | 1200mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 6.23g | 22% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 13.1g | 21% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 17.6g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 8.27g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.33g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 14.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 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
13%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)