Kielbasa vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kielbasa and jerky?
- Kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat, yet jerky is richer in iron, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for iron is 52% higher.
- Jerky contains less cholesterol.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index than kielbasa.
We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this comparison.
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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 | -42.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +337.1% |
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +165.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 8.11mg | 74% | |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 5.42mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 41% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 33.2g | 40% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 2081mg | 38% |
| Folate | 134µg | 34% | |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 25% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 10.85g | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 597mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 25.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 410kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.011g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 11.305g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 48mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 11g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kielbasa contains less Sodium (difference - 881mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins