Kielbasa vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kielbasa and lamb?
- Kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat, yet lamb is richer in iron.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 49% higher.
- Lamb contains less sodium.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index than kielbasa.
We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 more IronIron | +51.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
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 CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +314.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.82g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 72mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 42% | |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 24.52g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 8.83g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.88mg | 8% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 20.94g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 294kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 8.82g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
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
4%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)