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Kielbasa vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kielbasa and Pork belly different?

  • Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Pork belly is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 66% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 49 times more Vitamin C than Pork belly. While Kielbasa contains 14.8mg of Vitamin C, Pork belly contains only 0.3mg.
  • Pork belly has less Sodium.

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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 +4833.3%
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +4833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Other +273.6%
Contains more Fats +201.2%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Other +273.6%
Contains more Fats +201.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.5%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Pork belly
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 9.34g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg Pork belly
Iron 1.24mg 0.52mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 4mg Pork belly
Phosphorus 108mg Pork belly
Potassium 185mg Pork belly
Sodium 1200mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg Pork belly
Copper 0.052mg Pork belly
Manganese 0.006mg Pork belly
Selenium 8µg Pork belly
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0.3mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Pork belly
Folate 1µg Pork belly
Vitamin B12 0.84µg Pork belly
Cholesterol 70mg 72mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 19.33g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork belly
Pork belly is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork belly
Pork belly is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.1g)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.