Kielbasa vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kielbasa and turkey meat
- The amount of vitamin C and monounsaturated fat in kielbasa is higher than in turkey meat.
- Kielbasa covers your daily sodium needs 48% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains less sodium.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kielbasa is 28, while the glycemic index of turkey meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +608.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.9% |
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.119g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 60% | |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 103mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 43% | |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 32% | |
| Protein | 13.1g | 28.55g | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.23g | 2.155g | 19% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 17.6g | 7.39g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.27g | 2.647g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 109mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 239mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.9g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.33g | 2.119g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.9g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1097mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)