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Watermelon vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Watermelon and Kielbasa

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Kielbasa is higher than in Watermelon.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Watermelon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Watermelon, raw 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 less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Iron +416.7%

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 +82.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 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 +82.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Protein +2047.5%
Contains more Fats +11633.3%
Contains more Other +1316.7%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 Carbs +93.6%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Protein +2047.5%
Contains more Fats +11633.3%
Contains more Other +1316.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22251.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4560%
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22251.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4560%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Kielbasa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Watermelon Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 3.9g Watermelon
Protein 0.61g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 0.15g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 7.55g 3.9g Watermelon
Calories 30kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g 0g Kielbasa
Fiber 0.4g 0g Watermelon
Calcium 7mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 10mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 11mg Watermelon
Potassium 112mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 1200mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 0IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg Watermelon
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g 6.23g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.