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Beefsteak vs Kielbasa - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beefsteak and Kielbasa different?

  • Beefsteak is richer in Iron, while Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily need of Sodium 50% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains 2 times more Iron than Kielbasa. Beefsteak contains 2mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart 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% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
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 +63.2%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +228.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +930.3%
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 Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +228.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +930.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Beefsteak Kielbasa
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 21.38g 13.1g Beefsteak
Fats 5.36g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 134kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 5mg Beefsteak
Iron 2mg 1.24mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 25mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 220mg Beefsteak
Potassium 375mg Beefsteak
Sodium 55mg 1200mg Beefsteak
Zinc 5.3mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.079mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beefsteak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.075mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.182mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 5.048mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.543mg Beefsteak
Folate 3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.69µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.5µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.262mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.099mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.09mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.011mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.247mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.621mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.152mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.868mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 67mg 70mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.253g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 1.875g 6.23g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 2.33g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beefsteak
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Beefsteak
25%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beefsteak - 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.