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Kielbasa vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kielbasa and Chuck steak

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chuck steak has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Kielbasa is 49% higher.
  • Chuck steak is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more IronIron +97.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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.
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%
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% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2025%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%

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 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak Opinion
Calories 226kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Protein 13.1g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 17.6g 19.64g Chuck steak
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Net carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 0g Kielbasa
Cholesterol 70mg 87mg Kielbasa
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg Chuck steak
Iron 1.24mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg Chuck steak
Sodium 1200mg 71mg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Kielbasa
Choline 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 6.23g 8.66g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.81g Kielbasa
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.