Chicken heart vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken heart and Italian sausage
- Chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper, yet Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 250% higher.
- Chicken heart contains 4 times more copper than Italian sausage. Chicken heart contains 0.346mg of copper, while Italian sausage contains 0.08mg.
- Italian sausage contains less cholesterol.
- Chicken heart has a lower glycemic index than Italian sausage.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw 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 IronIron | +316.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +332.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +411.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +460.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1340% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 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 | -73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +621.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 7.29µg | 1.3µg | 250% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.43mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.559mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.152mg | 0.623mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 6.59mg | 2.39mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.728mg | 0.233mg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.37g | 17.108g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 2.66g | 10.195g | 34% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 22µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.346mg | 0.08mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 743mg | 29% |
| Fats | 9.33g | 27.31g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 57mg | 26% |
| Folate | 72µg | 5µg | 17% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 344kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 15.55g | 19.12g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.71g | 3.518g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 176mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.883mg | 4.165mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.71g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.71g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.704mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.303mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.88mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
116%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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