Elk meat vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between elk meat and kielbasa?
- Elk meat is richer in iron, yet kielbasa is richer in vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 50% higher.
- Elk meat has 3 times more iron than kielbasa. Elk meat has 4.07mg of iron, while kielbasa has 1.24mg.
- Elk meat contains less saturated fat.
- Elk meat has a lower glycemic index than kielbasa.
We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this comparison.
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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 | +228.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +416.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +752.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1347.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 50mg | 1200mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 37% | |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 37% | |
| Protein | 30.76g | 13.1g | 35% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 1.24mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 6.23g | 22% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 17.6g | 22% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 8.27g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 2.33g | 14% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)