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Kielbasa vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kielbasa and Caribou meat?

  • Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Caribou meat is higher in Iron.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Iron is 62% more.
  • Kielbasa has 20 times more Sodium than Caribou meat. While Kielbasa has 1200mg of Sodium, Caribou meat has only 60mg.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted 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 more Iron +397.6%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Iron +397.6%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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 +393.3%
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 0% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +298.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Equal in Water - 62.43
Equal in Other - 3.38
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Fats +298.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Equal in Water - 62.43
Equal in Other - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Caribou meat
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 Kielbasa Caribou meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 17.6g 4.42g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 167kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 1.24mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg Caribou meat
Sodium 1200mg 60mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin C 14.8mg 3mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg Caribou meat
Folate 5µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 70mg 109mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 1.7g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 1.33g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.62g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Caribou meat
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
4%
Kielbasa
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou 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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.