Brisket vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brisket and kielbasa
- Brisket has more iron; however, kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 50% more than brisket.
- Kielbasa has 2 times less iron than brisket. Brisket has 2.43mg of iron, while kielbasa has 1.24mg.
- Kielbasa contains less cholesterol.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kielbasa is 28, while the glycemic index of brisket is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1114.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.27g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 88% | |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 48mg | 1200mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 49% | |
| Protein | 28.82g | 13.1g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 22% | |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.24mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 2.33g | 11% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 6.23g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 8.27g | 1% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 17.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)