Roast beef vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between roast beef and kielbasa?
- Roast beef is higher in iron, yet kielbasa is higher in vitamin C, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Kielbasa's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 25% more.
- Roast beef has 2 times more iron than kielbasa. While roast beef has 2.05mg of iron, kielbasa has only 1.24mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in roast beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of roast beef is lower.
We used Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types 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 IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.9% |
| 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 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +377% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +509.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +443.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +763% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 35% | |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 29% | |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 27% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 6.23g | 22% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 17.6g | 21% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 8.27g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 853mg | 1200mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 2.33g | 14% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 13.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.24mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
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
46%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)