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Elk meat vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elk meat and Kielbasa?

  • Elk meat is richer in Iron, yet Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
  • Elk meat has 3 times more Iron than Kielbasa. Elk meat has 4.07mg of Iron, while Kielbasa has 1.24mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this comparison.

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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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
10
:
0
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains more Iron +228.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Kielbasa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +228.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
:
1
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Kielbasa
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
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains more Protein +134.8%
Contains more Fats +416.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Equal in Water - 62
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Kielbasa
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 +134.8%
Contains more Fats +416.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1347.2%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Kielbasa
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1347.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat 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 Elk meat Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 30.76g 13.1g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 162kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 5mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.24mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1200mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 1.342g 6.23g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.33g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.