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Turkey breast vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey breast and Kielbasa

  • Turkey breast has less Vitamin C, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 50% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 -95.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.24

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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.1%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Fats +150.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +226.9%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +67.1%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Fats +150.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +226.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Kielbasa
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 21.89g 13.1g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 157kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 1200mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B3 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 70mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 6.23g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.