Chicken breast vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken breast and Italian sausage
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 66% more.
- Chicken breast has 2 times more vitamin B6 than Italian sausage. Chicken breast has 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while Italian sausage has 0.33mg.
- Italian sausage is lower in cholesterol.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index than chicken breast.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 | +72.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.3% |
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 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +688.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +479.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +737.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +894.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 4.165mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.623mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 10.195g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 1.3µg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 17.108g | 38% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 27.31g | 35% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 19.12g | 29% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 743mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.33mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 3.518g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.39mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 57mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.233mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 344kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.43mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 78.2mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 3.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 664mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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