Ground chicken vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ground chicken and kielbasa?
- Kielbasa is richer than ground chicken in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 49% more.
- Ground chicken has 2 times more cholesterol than kielbasa. While ground chicken has 107mg of cholesterol, kielbasa has only 70mg.
- The glycemic index of ground chicken is lower.
We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
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
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.4% |
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Water
~62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 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 | -50.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 75mg | 1200mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 27% | |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 677mg | 20% | |
| Protein | 23.28g | 13.1g | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.11g | 6.23g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Choline | 59mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 10.92g | 17.6g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.879g | 8.27g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 2.33g | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.816mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.014mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | 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
42%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)