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

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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and Chicken thigh?

  • Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, while Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 45% higher.
  • Chicken thigh has 8 times less Sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh has 95mg.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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 +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Selenium - 20.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Selenium - 20.5

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 D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +165.1%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
Contains more Other +110.7%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Water +25.8%
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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +165.1%
Contains more Carbs +261.9%
Contains more Other +110.7%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Water +25.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

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 thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 1.18g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 27.31g 10.3g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 1.18g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 218kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Chicken thigh
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 13mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 170mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 304mg 259mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.39mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 22µg 20.5µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 8IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.088mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 5µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.33µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.792mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.343mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.522mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.486mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.804mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.577mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 57mg 102mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 3.82g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.43g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.