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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more IronIron +202.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +484.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3491.8%
Contains more OtherOther +359.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.1%
Contains more WaterWater +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 9mg 52%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.23g 28%
Fats 17.6g 0.49g 26%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 23%
Protein 13.1g 2.24g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 17%
Phosphorus 112mg 16%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 16%
Copper 0.142mg 16%
Calories 226kcal 34kcal 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Iron 1.24mg 0.41mg 10%
Zinc 1.03mg 9%
Potassium 304mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Folate 13µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Carbs 3.9g 6.79g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 4.29g N/A
Calcium 2mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Shiitake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
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.