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Italian sausage vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Italian sausage and Ground chicken

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Ground chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% more.
  • Italian sausage has 10 times more Sodium than Ground chicken. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Ground chicken has 75mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 +162.5%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
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 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +146.6%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Water +37.7%
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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +150.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +146.6%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Water +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

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 Ground chicken
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 Ground chicken Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 27.31g 10.92g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 189kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Ground chicken
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 8mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 0.93mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 170mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 304mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 743mg 75mg Ground chicken
Zinc 2.39mg 1.92mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.016mg Ground chicken
Selenium 22µg 14.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.121mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 5µg 2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.51µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 2.1µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.792mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.343mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.522mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.486mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.804mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.577mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 57mg 107mg Italian sausage
Trans Fat 0.087g Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 4.879g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.08g Italian sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Ground chicken
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
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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