Ground beef vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ground beef and Kielbasa different?
- Ground beef is higher in Iron, however, Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kielbasa is 49% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more Iron than Kielbasa. While Ground beef contains 2.27mg of Iron, Kielbasa contains only 1.24mg.
- Kielbasa has less Cholesterol.
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties used 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.
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Iron
+83.1%
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Sodium
-93.9%
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Iron
+83.1%
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Sodium
-93.9%
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+82.2%
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Fats
+14.5%
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Carbs
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Other
+42.3%
Equal in Water - 62
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
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Protein
+82.2%
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Fats
+14.5%
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+42.3%
Equal in Water - 62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+471.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.23
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.33 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+471.1%
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 17.6g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 226kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 1200mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 70mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 6.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.33g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)