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Summer sausage vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer sausage and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Summer sausage is 52% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Barbecue chicken. While Summer sausage contains 225µg of Vitamin A RAE, Barbecue chicken contains only 20µg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties 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 Calcium +406.3%
Contains more Iron +137.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +540%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +406.3%
Contains more Iron +137.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +540%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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 +1017.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1017.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +151.4%
Contains more Carbs +1416.7%
Contains more Other +427.3%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Water +69.6%
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +151.4%
Contains more Carbs +1416.7%
Contains more Other +427.3%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Water +69.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 0.12g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 37.91g 15.08g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0.12g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 226kcal Summer sausage
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0.12g
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 16mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 0.95mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 178mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 206mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 1483mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 2.25mg 1.78mg Summer sausage
Copper 0.07mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.032mg 0.005mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 749IU 67IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 20µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 12IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.055mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.152mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 7µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 0.47µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.54mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.1mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.16mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.36mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.69mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.47mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 89mg 127mg Summer sausage
Trans Fat 0.078g Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 6.446g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.038g Summer sausage
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Barbecue 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
42%
Summer sausage
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.543g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.12 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.
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.