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Kielbasa vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kielbasa and Pot roast?

  • Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Pot roast is higher in Iron.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pot roast is lower.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
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% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Iron +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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 +∞%
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% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Equal in Fats - 19.17
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Equal in Fats - 19.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Pot roast
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 Pot roast Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 17.6g 19.17g Pot roast
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg Pot roast
Iron 1.24mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg Pot roast
Sodium 1200mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg Pot roast
Selenium 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.059mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 70mg 116mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 7.548g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 8.175g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.708g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Pot roast
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
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.318g)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.