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Kielbasa vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kielbasa and Brown rice

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Brown rice has more Fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +378.1%
Contains more Fats +1714.4%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Carbs +555.9%
Contains more Water +13.3%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +378.1%
Contains more Fats +1714.4%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Carbs +555.9%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +536.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +536.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 13.1g 2.74g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 0.97g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 226kcal 123kcal Kielbasa
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0g 0.24g Kielbasa
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg Brown rice
Iron 1.24mg 0.56mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg Brown rice
Sodium 1200mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 9µg Brown rice
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 6.23g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 0.369g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.366g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.