Lamb vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lamb and Kielbasa?
- Lamb is richer in Iron, yet Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% higher.
- Lamb has 2 times more Iron than Kielbasa. Lamb has 1.88mg of Iron, while Kielbasa has 1.24mg.
- Kielbasa contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +314.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.3% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~8.27g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 24.52g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 17.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 1200mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg |
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| Choline | 93.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 6.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 2.33g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
52%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)