Kielbasa vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kielbasa and lamb shoulder
- Kielbasa has more vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat; however, lamb shoulder is richer in iron.
- Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 49% more than lamb shoulder.
- Lamb shoulder contains less sodium.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kielbasa is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb shoulder is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +63.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
~equal in
Water
~55.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.3g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 65mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 42% | |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 22.53g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 8.74g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 2.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 92mg | 7% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 1.61g | 5% |
| Fats | 17.6g | 20.24g | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 279kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 8.3g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.51g)