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Chicken breast vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken breast and Polish sausage different?

  • Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 71% more than Polish sausage.
  • Chicken breast contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Polish sausage. Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B6, while Polish sausage contains 0.19mg.
  • Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot types were 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
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% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Contains more Carbs +605.9%
Contains more Other +271.7%
Equal in Water - 55.2
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Contains more Carbs +605.9%
Contains more Other +271.7%
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464%
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 33.44g 17.6g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 19.4g Polish sausage
Carbs 0.51g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 187kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 16mg 12mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 0.88mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 136mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 237mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 1540mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 1.93mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.054mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.021mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 26.2µg 17.7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.148mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 3.443mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.45mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.19mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.98µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.138mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.591mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.611mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.076mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.11mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.379mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.539mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.679mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.444mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 1.29g 8.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.79g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Polish sausage
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
50%
Chicken breast
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.