Barbecue chicken vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and summer sausage different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, summer sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for summer sausage is 52% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 3 times more selenium than summer sausage. While barbecue chicken contains 22µg of selenium, summer sausage contains only 7.5µg.
- Summer sausage has less cholesterol.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +406.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +540% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1025% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +352.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +268.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +151.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1416.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +427.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 1.73µg | 53% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 1483mg | 50% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 37.91g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 10.47g | 30% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 7.5µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 225µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 13.68g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.249mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.26mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 89mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.76mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 426kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 19.43g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 178mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 2.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 12IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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