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Chicken meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken meat and Italian sausage different?

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 47% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Italian sausage. Chicken meat has 8.487mg of Vitamin B3, while Italian sausage has 4.165mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types were 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 Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Selenium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Selenium - 22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Fats +100.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.17
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Fats +100.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 27.3g 19.12g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 239kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 0g 1.86g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 15mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.26mg 1.43mg Italian sausage
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 170mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 82mg 743mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.066mg 0.08mg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 22µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 16IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 10µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.25mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 4.165mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.33mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.161mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.792mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.731mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.343mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.522mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.486mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.67mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.804mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.577mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 3.79g 10.195g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Chicken meat
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.