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Kielbasa vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kielbasa and Horse meat

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Horse meat is higher in Iron.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 50% more than Horse meat.
  • Horse meat contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Kielbasa. Kielbasa contains 14.8mg of Vitamin C, while Horse meat contains 2mg.
  • Horse meat has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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 +305.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
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 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +305.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%

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 +640%
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% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Contains more Protein +114.8%
Equal in Water - 63.98
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Contains more Protein +114.8%
Equal in Water - 63.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Horse meat
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 17.6g 6.05g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 175kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 8mg Horse meat
Iron 1.24mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 1200mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin C 14.8mg 2mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Horse meat
Vitamin B12 3.16µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 70mg 68mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 6.23g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 2.12g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.85g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Horse 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
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horse meat
Horse meat 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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.