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Kielbasa vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kielbasa and Shiitake

  • Kielbasa has more Iron, however, Shiitake has more Fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • Kielbasa has 3 times more Iron than Shiitake. Kielbasa has 1.24mg of Iron, while Shiitake has 0.41mg.
  • Shiitake is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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 +202.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Iron +202.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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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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% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +484.8%
Contains more Fats +3491.8%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Water +44.7%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +484.8%
Contains more Fats +3491.8%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Water +44.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 13.1g 2.24g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 0.49g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 226kcal 34kcal Kielbasa
Sugar 0g 2.38g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg Shiitake
Iron 1.24mg 0.41mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 20mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 1200mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Shiitake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg Shiitake
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Cholesterol 70mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 6.23g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kielbasa Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.