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Chicken thigh vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken thigh and Kielbasa

  • Chicken thigh contains less Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat than Kielbasa.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 48% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%

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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +230.5%
Contains more Other +230.1%
Equal in Water - 62
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +115.1%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +230.5%
Contains more Other +230.1%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.33
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken thigh Kielbasa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 28.18g 13.1g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 1.18g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 218kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 1.24mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 1200mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 2.78g 6.23g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 2.33g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken thigh 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
36%
Chicken thigh
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins

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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.