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Pork loin vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork loin and Kielbasa

  • Pork loin contains less Vitamin C, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Kielbasa.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kielbasa is 50% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Iron +57%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Iron +57%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +347.4%
Equal in Water - 62
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +50.7%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +347.4%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 19.74g 13.1g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 198kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 18mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 1200mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg Pork loin
Copper 0.056mg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 70mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 6.23g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork loin 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%
Pork loin
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.