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Chicken liver vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken liver and Kielbasa

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Kielbasa has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 366% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 7 times less Iron than Chicken liver. Chicken liver contains 8.99mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kielbasa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, 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 more Iron +625%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +625%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
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 +20.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Fats +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +434.2%
Contains more Other +220.8%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 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 +29.2%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Fats +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +434.2%
Contains more Other +220.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.4%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 16.92g 13.1g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0.73g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 119kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 8mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 1.24mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 1200mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 14.8mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 70mg Kielbasa
Trans Fat 0.065g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 1.563g 6.23g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 2.33g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken liver 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
374%
Chicken liver
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.