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Barbecue chicken vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between barbecue chicken and italian sausage raw?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and phosphorus, yet italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 43% more.
  • Barbecue chicken has 2 times more vitamin B3 than italian sausage raw. While barbecue chicken has 5.732mg of vitamin B3, italian sausage raw has only 3.25mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in italian sausage raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1060%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.7%
~equal in Potassium ~253mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.79mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +932.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.568mg 43%
Saturated fat 3.927g 11.27g 33%
Fats 15.08g 31.33g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 14.34g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.91µg 18%
Cholesterol 127mg 76mg 17%
Protein 22.51g 14.25g 17%
Sodium 335mg 731mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.25mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.03g 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Phosphorus 218mg 142mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.51mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 346kcal 6%
Selenium 22µg 24.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.168mg 5%
Iron 0.95mg 1.18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.058mg 2%
Carbs 0.12g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0.65g N/A
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Potassium 255mg 253mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.79mg 0%
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.411mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Barbecue chicken
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.