Kielbasa vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kielbasa and chicken thigh
- Chicken thigh contains less vitamin C and monounsaturated fat than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 48% higher.
- The amount of sodium in chicken thigh is lower.
- Chicken thigh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken thigh is 0, while the glycemic index of kielbasa is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +17.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats | +70.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +230.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.1% |
~equal in
Water
~59.31g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.43g
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1200mg | 95mg | 48% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 45% | |
Selenium | 20.5µg | 37% | |
Protein | 13.1g | 28.18g | 30% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | |
Phosphorus | 199mg | 28% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
Zinc | 2.79mg | 25% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 20% | |
Saturated fat | 6.23g | 2.78g | 16% |
Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 14% | |
Fats | 17.6g | 10.3g | 11% |
Cholesterol | 70mg | 102mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 3.82g | 11% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 7% | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | |
Iron | 1.24mg | 1.46mg | 3% |
Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.9g | 1.18g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 2.43g | 1% |
Calcium | 13mg | 1% | |
Calories | 226kcal | 218kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 3.9g | 1.18g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.188mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.384mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.397mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.874mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 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
4%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

42%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins