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

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and Chicken neck

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken neck is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 48% more than Chicken neck.
  • Italian sausage has 12 times more Sodium than Chicken neck. While Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, Chicken neck has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw.

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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.
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
6
:
3
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Italian sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Chicken neck
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
8
:
3
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Equal in Folate - 5
Italian sausage
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%
Chicken neck
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
4
:
1
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Equal in Fats - 26.24
Italian sausage
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
Chicken neck
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +35.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Equal in Fats - 26.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage
Italian sausage
1
:
2
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Italian sausage
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Chicken neck
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage Chicken neck
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 Italian sausage Chicken neck Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 14.07g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 26.24g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 297kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Chicken neck
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 18mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.9mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 112mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 137mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 64mg Chicken neck
Zinc 2.39mg 1.86mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 22µg 12µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.047mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.191mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.608mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.17mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.26µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.137mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.545mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.588mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 0.933mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 1.005mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.332mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.514mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.641mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.348mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 99mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 7.27g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 10.55g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 5.68g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken neck
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
48%
Italian sausage
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
30%
Chicken neck

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 - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck 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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.