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

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What are the main differences between Vienna sausage and Chicken breast?

  • Vienna sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Magnesium.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 82% higher.
  • Vienna sausage has 11 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. Vienna sausage has 879mg of Sodium, while Chicken breast has 79mg.

We used Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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 +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +402%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains more Magnesium +342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +402%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +55%

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 D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +816.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Equal in Folate - 4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
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 D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +816.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Contains more Carbs +409.8%
Contains more Other +130.1%
Contains more Protein +218.5%
Equal in Water - 60.21
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 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 +409.8%
Contains more Other +130.1%
Contains more Protein +218.5%
Equal in Water - 60.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 0.51g Vienna sausage
Protein 10.5g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 19.4g 4.71g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 0.51g Vienna sausage
Calories 230kcal 187kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 10mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 0.88mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 7mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 49mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 101mg 276mg Chicken breast
Sodium 879mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.6mg 1.08mg Vienna sausage
Copper 0.03mg 0.054mg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 16.9µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 25IU 5IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.079mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.125mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.37µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.357mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.557mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 0.797mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 0.791mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.265mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.573mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.273mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 87mg 91mg Vienna sausage
Saturated Fat 7.125g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 1.72g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 1.07g Vienna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vienna 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
24%
Vienna sausage
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.835g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.