Kielbasa vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between kielbasa and beef shank
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, beef shank has more iron.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 49% more.
- Beef shank is lower in sodium.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index than beef shank.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 | +211.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +176.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.1% |
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +189.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1009.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 158% | |
| Zinc | 10.49mg | 95% | |
| Selenium | 30µg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 64mg | 49% |
| Protein | 13.1g | 33.68g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 263mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 3.86mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 2.29g | 18% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 6.36g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 2.86g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 0.21g | 14% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0% |
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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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60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins