Kielbasa vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between kielbasa and skipjack tuna
- Skipjack tuna contains less vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than kielbasa.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for kielbasa is 50% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 34 times less monounsaturated fat than kielbasa. Kielbasa has 8.27g of monounsaturated fat, while skipjack tuna has 0.243g.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in sodium.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.
Food types used in this article are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
Infographic

Infographic link
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 | +29% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
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 | +1380% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1264.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +141.8% |
~equal in
Water
~62.28g
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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3303.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +478.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Rich in vitamins |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 117% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 91% | |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 75% | |
Sodium | 1200mg | 47mg | 50% |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | |
Protein | 13.1g | 28.21g | 30% |
Saturated fat | 6.23g | 0.42g | 26% |
Fats | 17.6g | 1.29g | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 0.243g | 20% |
Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 1mg | 15% |
Potassium | 522mg | 15% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 0.403g | 13% |
Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
Magnesium | 44mg | 10% | |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 9% | |
Calories | 226kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
Iron | 1.24mg | 1.6mg | 5% |
Calcium | 37mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 3% | |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Cholesterol | 70mg | 60mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.9g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.59mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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%

72%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

60%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?

Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $6.5)