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Meatball vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Kielbasa?

  • Meatball is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% higher.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, meatless 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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
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0
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Kielbasa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%

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.
Meatball
Meatball
10
:
1
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Kielbasa
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
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2
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Carbs +105.1%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +95.6%
Equal in Water - 62
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Kielbasa
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Carbs +105.1%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +95.6%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Kielbasa
Kielbasa
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Kielbasa
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 21g 13.1g Meatball
Fats 9g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 8g 3.9g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Sugar 1.25g 0g Kielbasa
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 1.24mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 1200mg Meatball
Zinc 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg Meatball
Selenium 0.8µg Meatball
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg Meatball
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 6.23g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 2.33g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.