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Lamb shoulder vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb shoulder and Kielbasa

  • Lamb shoulder has more Iron, however, Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 49% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Kielbasa has 2 times less Iron than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder has 2.03mg of Iron, while Kielbasa has 1.24mg.
  • Kielbasa contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 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% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +159.5%
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +159.5%

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Kielbasa
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 Lamb shoulder Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 22.53g 13.1g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 17.6g Lamb shoulder
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 279kcal 226kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 1.24mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 1200mg 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 0mg 14.8mg 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 92mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 8.74g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 8.27g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb shoulder Kielbasa
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
20%
Kielbasa

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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.