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Polish sausage vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Polish sausage and Chicken breast different?

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 71% more than Polish sausage.
  • Polish sausage contains 19 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. Polish sausage contains 1540mg of Sodium, while Chicken breast contains 79mg.

Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types were used in this article.

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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 Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Selenium +48%

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 B1 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Contains more Carbs +605.9%
Contains more Other +271.7%
Contains more Protein +90%
Equal in Water - 60.21
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Contains more Carbs +605.9%
Contains more Other +271.7%
Contains more Protein +90%
Equal in Water - 60.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0.51g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 19.4g 4.71g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0.51g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 187kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 0.88mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 14mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 136mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 237mg 276mg Chicken breast
Sodium 1540mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.93mg 1.08mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.054mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.021mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.079mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.125mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 2µg 4µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.37µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.591mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.076mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.11mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.379mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.679mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.444mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 66mg 91mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 1.72g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 1.07g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Chicken breast
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
35%
Polish sausage
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.