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Kielbasa vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kielbasa and rib eye steak

  • Kielbasa has more vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat, while rib eye steak has more iron and monounsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 50% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in rib eye steak is lower.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0, while the glycemic index of kielbasa is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +33900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 88%
Selenium 29.7µg 54%
Zinc 5.91mg 54%
Sodium 1200mg 54mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 37%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 31%
Phosphorus 152mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 22%
Protein 13.1g 23.69g 21%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.23g 9.684g 16%
Iron 1.24mg 2.24mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.027g 9%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Potassium 260mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 10.519g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 6%
Fats 17.6g 21.81g 6%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 291kcal 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Cholesterol 70mg 80mg 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 3.9g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

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Kielbasa Rib eye steak
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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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.