Chicken thigh vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicken thigh and kielbasa
- Chicken thigh contains less vitamin C and monounsaturated fat than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 48% higher.
- Chicken thigh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken thigh is 0, while the glycemic index of kielbasa is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 | +17.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| 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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230.1% |
~equal in
Water
~62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
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 | -55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.33g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 95mg | 1200mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 45% | |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 37% | |
| Protein | 28.18g | 13.1g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 6.23g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
| Fats | 10.3g | 17.6g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 8.27g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.24mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.33g | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
33%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins