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

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Chicken wing

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken wing is richer in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken wing has 0.106mg.
  • Chicken wing contains less Sodium.

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

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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 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%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.29
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 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
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%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.29

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin A +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin A +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.87
Equal in Water - 46.21
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
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +156.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.87
Equal in Water - 46.21

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken wing
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
27%
Chicken wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
38%
Chicken wing

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