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Kielbasa vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kielbasa and Corned beef

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Corned beef has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Kielbasa. Kielbasa contains 2.33g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Corned beef contains 0.67g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corned beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +729.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Equal in Fats - 18.98
Equal in Water - 59.79
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Carbs +729.8%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Equal in Fats - 18.98
Equal in Water - 59.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.34
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.34

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kielbasa Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 0.47g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 17.6g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 3.9g 0.47g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg Corned beef
Iron 1.24mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 1200mg 973mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 70mg 98mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 6.34g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.67g Kielbasa

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Kielbasa Corned beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.