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Beefsteak raw vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and kielbasa different?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in iron, while kielbasa is higher in vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily need for sodium, 50% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 2 times more iron than kielbasa. Beefsteak raw contains 2mg of iron, while kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index (28) than beefsteak raw (0).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more FatsFats +228.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +930.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1132.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Kielbasa DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 51%
Sodium 55mg 1200mg 50%
Zinc 5.3mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 42%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 32%
Phosphorus 220mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.875g 6.23g 20%
Fats 5.36g 17.6g 19%
Protein 21.38g 13.1g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 8.27g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 2.33g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 14%
Potassium 375mg 11%
Iron 2mg 1.24mg 10%
Copper 0.079mg 9%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 6%
Calories 134kcal 226kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Cholesterol 67mg 70mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.9g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.9g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Kielbasa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Beefsteak raw
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.