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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.

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.
Brisket
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Contains more Iron +96%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +96%
Contains less Sodium -96%

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 C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +1114.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +120%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +1114.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Kielbasa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Brisket Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 28.82g 13.1g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 17.6g Brisket
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 289kcal 226kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 1.24mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 1200mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.059mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 7.305g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.