Pork belly vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork belly and kielbasa different?
- Pork belly is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork belly is 66% higher.
- Pork belly contains 3 times more monounsaturated fat than kielbasa. While pork belly contains 24.7g of monounsaturated fat, kielbasa contains only 8.27g.
- Kielbasa has less saturated fat.
- Pork belly has a lower glycemic index (0) than kielbasa (28).
Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.33g | 6.23g | 60% |
| Fats | 53.01g | 17.6g | 54% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1200mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.7g | 8.27g | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 2.33g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 226kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 15% | |
| Selenium | 8µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.24mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 13.1g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 185mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
31%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork belly is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork belly is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.1g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)