Ground beef vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and kielbasa different?
- Ground beef is higher in iron; however, kielbasa is richer in vitamin C, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 49% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more iron than kielbasa. While ground beef contains 2.27mg of iron, kielbasa contains only 1.24mg.
- Kielbasa has less cholesterol.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than kielbasa (28).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +83.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.3% |
~equal in
Water
~62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471.1% |
~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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 73mg | 1200mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 24% | |
| Protein | 23.87g | 13.1g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.33g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.24mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 15.37g | 17.6g | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 8.27g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 6.23g | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)