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Chicken wing vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken wing and Italian sausage

  • Chicken wing has more Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Chicken wing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +27%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +27%
Equal in Calcium - 21

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 +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Water - 47.13
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Water - 47.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.9%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 4.17g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 19.12g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 10.94g 4.27g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0.1g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.29mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 121mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 138mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 320mg 743mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.06mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 22µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 16IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 10µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.165mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 18µg 5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.161mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.792mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.731mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.343mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.499mg 0.486mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.67mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.804mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 79mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 5.83g 10.195g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 3.518g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken wing Italian 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
27%
Chicken wing
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.