Corned beef vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between corned beef and kielbasa
- Corned beef has more iron and monounsaturated fat, while kielbasa has more vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 16% higher.
- Kielbasa contains 2 times less iron than corned beef. Corned beef contains 1.86mg of iron, while kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in kielbasa is lower.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of kielbasa is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.9% |
| 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 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +729.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.6g
~equal in
Water
~62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +247.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.23g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 68% | |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 60% | |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 2.33g | 11% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 13.1g | 10% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 1200mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 70mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.24mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 145mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 8.27g | 2% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 17.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 6.23g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0% |
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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
63%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)