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Kielbasa vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kielbasa and Lamb shoulder

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Iron.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 49% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
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 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Iron +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%

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% 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% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +15%
Equal in Water - 55.92
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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +15%
Equal in Water - 55.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Lamb shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 17.6g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 1.24mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 1200mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Lamb shoulder
Folate 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 70mg 92mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 8.74g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.61g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Lamb shoulder
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.51g)

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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.