Kielbasa vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kielbasa and beef
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, while beef has more iron.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 50% higher.
- The amount of sodium in beef is lower.
- Beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef is 0, while the glycemic index of kielbasa is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 IronIron | +145.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1600% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 175% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 54mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 36% | |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 31% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 27.55g | 29% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 3.04mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 2.595g | 17% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 6.54g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 2.734g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 0.532g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 352mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 85mg | 5% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 169kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 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
4%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)