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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 for kielbasa is 49% higher.
  • Chuck steak is lower in sodium.
  • Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 79%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Sodium 1200mg 71mg 49%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 28%
Protein 13.1g 24.98g 24%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Iron 1.24mg 2.45mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.23g 8.66g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.81g 10%
Potassium 325mg 10%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 6%
Cholesterol 70mg 87mg 6%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 9.457g 3%
Calories 226kcal 277kcal 3%
Fats 17.6g 19.64g 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 3.9g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.