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

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The main differences between Polish sausage and Chicken meat

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Polish sausage is 63% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken meat. Polish sausage contains 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken meat contains 0.063mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
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% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Equal in Zinc - 1.94

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 +696.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Equal in Water - 59.45
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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Equal in Water - 59.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.9%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 19.4g 13.6g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 239kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 12mg 15mg Chicken meat
Iron 0.88mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 136mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 237mg 223mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.93mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.09mg 0.066mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.02mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.063mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 2µg 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.3µg Polish sausage
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.591mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.076mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 1.11mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.379mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.679mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.444mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 5.34g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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 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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.