Kielbasa vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kielbasa and chicken meat
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C and monounsaturated fat; however, chicken meat is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa covers your daily need for sodium, 49% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of kielbasa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | -93.2% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1071.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.4% |
~equal in
Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.5% |
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 B3 | 8.487mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 82mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 27.3g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 3.79g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 5.34g | 7% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 13.6g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 2.97g | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)