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Steak vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Kielbasa

  • Steak has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
  • Kielbasa contains 2 times less Iron than Steak. Steak contains 2.4mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kielbasa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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.
Steak
9
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Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%

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.
Steak
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
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Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +529.6%
Equal in Fats - 17.6
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
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 +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +529.6%
Equal in Fats - 17.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 24.85g 13.1g Steak
Fats 19.02g 17.6g Steak
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 271kcal 226kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 1.24mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg Steak
Potassium 279mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 1200mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg Steak
Selenium 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg Steak
Folate 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 8.443g 6.23g Kielbasa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 8.27g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
49%
Steak
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.