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Beef Liver raw vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Liver raw and Kielbasa different?

  • Beef Liver raw is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, however, Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Beef Liver raw is 552% higher.
  • Beef Liver raw contains 4 times more Iron than Kielbasa. While Beef Liver raw contains 4.9mg of Iron, Kielbasa contains only 1.24mg.
  • Kielbasa has less Cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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 +295.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +295.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1038.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
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 +1038.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Fats +384.8%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 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 +55.4%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Fats +384.8%
Contains more Other +159.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1626.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.1%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1626.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver raw Kielbasa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beef Liver raw Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 3.89g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 20.36g 13.1g Beef Liver raw
Fats 3.63g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.89g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 135kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 5mg Beef Liver raw
Iron 4.9mg 1.24mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 18mg Beef Liver raw
Phosphorus 387mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 313mg Beef Liver raw
Sodium 69mg 1200mg Beef Liver raw
Zinc 4mg Beef Liver raw
Copper 9.755mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.31mg Beef Liver raw
Selenium 39.7µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 16898IU 0IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 1.3mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.189mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B2 2.755mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 13.175mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 7.173mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 1.083mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 290µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 59.3µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.869mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.91mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 1.607mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.543mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 1.084mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 1.26mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.629mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 275mg 70mg Kielbasa
Trans Fat 0.17g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 1.233g 6.23g Beef Liver raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 2.33g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
859%
Beef Liver raw
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 205mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw 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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.