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

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Differences between chicken breast and summer sausage

  • Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, while summer sausage has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B1, iron, and zinc.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 74% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken breast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +249.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +406.3%
Contains more IronIron +98.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.4%

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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +367.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.1%
Contains more WaterWater +66.3%
Contains more FatsFats +704.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +256.9%
Contains more OtherOther +310.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
39% 50% 11%
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 -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +695.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Summer sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 2.9mg 74%
Sodium 79mg 1483mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.73µg 57%
Fats 4.71g 37.91g 51%
Saturated fat 1.29g 10.47g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.13mg 39%
Selenium 26.2µg 7.5µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.72g 13.68g 30%
Protein 33.44g 19.43g 28%
Vitamin A 7µg 225µg 24%
Choline 95.9mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.249mg 14%
Iron 1.14mg 2.26mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 3.02g 13%
Calories 187kcal 426kcal 12%
Zinc 1.08mg 2.25mg 11%
Phosphorus 246mg 178mg 10%
Calcium 16mg 81mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.76mg 6%
Magnesium 31mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Copper 0.054mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 276mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 12IU 1%
Cholesterol 91mg 89mg 1%
Net carbs 0.51g 1.62g N/A
Carbs 0.51g 1.82g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.021mg 0.032mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.412mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.836mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.925mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.659mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 1.037mg 0.47mg 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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Chicken breast Summer 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
50%
Chicken breast
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.18g)
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.
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.