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

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Polish sausage?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 2 times more Cholesterol than Polish sausage. Barbecue chicken has 127mg of Cholesterol, while Polish sausage has 66mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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.
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% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +880%
~equal in Potassium ~237mg
~equal in Iron ~0.88mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.93mg

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% 4% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +812.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +108.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2900%
Contains more OtherOther +377.3%

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
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Polish sausage Opinion
Calories 226kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Protein 22.51g 17.6g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 19.4g Polish sausage
Net carbs 0.12g 3.6g Polish sausage
Carbs 0.12g 3.6g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 127mg 66mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 237mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.88mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Polish sausage
Copper 0.077mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Zinc 1.78mg 1.93mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 218mg 136mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 1540mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 22µg 17.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.148mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.443mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.45mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.19mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.98µg Polish sausage
Folate 8µg 2µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Polish sausage
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 8.01g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.79g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.138mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.591mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.611mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.076mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.11mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.379mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.539mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.679mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.444mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
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
Barbecue chicken Polish sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
32%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.083g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.