Pork vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork and kielbasa?
- Pork has less vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 49% higher.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index than kielbasa.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled 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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 82% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 62mg | 1200mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 36% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 29% | |
| Protein | 27.32g | 13.1g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 25% | |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 22% | |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 423mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 2.33g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Fats | 13.92g | 17.6g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.24mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 8.27g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 6.23g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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
54%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)