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Corned beef vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corned beef and Kielbasa

  • Corned beef has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 2 times less Iron than Corned beef. Corned beef contains 1.86mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kielbasa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 +50%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%

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 C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +729.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
Equal in Water - 62
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +729.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.23
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.23

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Kielbasa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corned beef Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 18.17g 13.1g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 17.6g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 251kcal 226kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg Corned beef
Iron 1.86mg 1.24mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 1200mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.34g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8.27g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 2.33g Kielbasa

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Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.