Kielbasa vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kielbasa and chicken fingers
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken fingers are higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 19% more than chicken fingers.
- Chicken fingers contain 13 times less vitamin C than kielbasa. Kielbasa contains 14.8mg of vitamin C, while chicken fingers contain 1.1mg.
- Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chicken fingers is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 | +69.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.9% |
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 | +1245.5% |
| 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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +342.3% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 51% | |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 33% | |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 5.783g | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 769mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 2.493g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 1.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 19.22g | 12% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 4.83g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 48mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 13.95g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.73mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 17.25g | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins