Kielbasa vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kielbasa and chicken breast?
- Kielbasa is richer than chicken breast in vitamin C, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 49% more.
- The amount of sodium in chicken breast is lower.
- The glycemic index of chicken breast is lower.
We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types 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 less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +664.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.3% |
~equal in
Water
~60.21g
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
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +380.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 92% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 79mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 48% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 33.44g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 1.29g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 4.71g | 20% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 1.72g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 276mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.07g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.14mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)