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Kielbasa vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kielbasa and Beef

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beef has more Iron.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Beef is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
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Beef
Contains more Iron +109.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Iron +109.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Equal in Water - 57.98
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 25.93g Beef
Fats 17.6g 15.41g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 250kcal Beef
Calcium 18mg Beef
Iron 1.24mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 21mg Beef
Phosphorus 198mg Beef
Potassium 318mg Beef
Sodium 1200mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.085mg Beef
Manganese 0.012mg Beef
Selenium 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin D 2IU Beef
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.176mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Beef
Folate 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef
Threonine 0.72mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef
Leucine 1.45mg Beef
Lysine 1.54mg Beef
Methionine 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef
Valine 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.604mg Beef
Cholesterol 70mg 88mg Kielbasa
Trans Fat 0.572g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 6.668g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.484g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Kielbasa
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.