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Ground chicken vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground chicken and Kielbasa?

  • Kielbasa is richer than Ground chicken in Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Ground chicken has 2 times more Cholesterol than Kielbasa. While Ground chicken has 107mg of Cholesterol, Kielbasa has only 70mg.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this article.

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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 -93.8%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Iron +33.3%

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% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 +77.7%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +286.4%
Equal in Water - 62
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +77.7%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +286.4%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken 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 Ground chicken Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 23.28g 13.1g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 189kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 8mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 1200mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.062mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 70mg Kielbasa
Trans Fat 0.087g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 3.11g 6.23g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.33g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
43%
Ground chicken
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.