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Kielbasa vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kielbasa and Barbecue chicken

  • Barbecue chicken has less Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 38% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 +30.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +3150%
Contains more Other +286.4%
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Equal in Water - 61.41
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +3150%
Contains more Other +286.4%
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0.12g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 17.6g 15.08g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0.12g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 226kcal
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Kielbasa
Calcium 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 1.24mg 0.95mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 1200mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 70mg 127mg Kielbasa
Trans Fat 0.078g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 6.446g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 2.038g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
4%
Kielbasa
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.