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Kielbasa vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kielbasa and Brisket

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Brisket is richer in Iron.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 50% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Brisket
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more IronIron +96%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Brisket
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1114.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120%
~equal in Fats ~18.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.934g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Brisket Opinion
Calories 226kcal 289kcal Brisket
Protein 13.1g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 17.6g 18.42g Brisket
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Cholesterol 70mg 106mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 19mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg Brisket
Iron 1.24mg 2.43mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg Brisket
Sodium 1200mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 9µg Brisket
Choline 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 6.23g 7.305g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 7.934g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.681g Kielbasa
Tryptophan 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Brisket
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.