Chicken meat vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken meat and italian sausage raw
- Chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage raw covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 42% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than italian sausage raw. While chicken meat contains 8.487mg of vitamin B3, italian sausage raw contains only 3.25mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken meat is lower.
- The glycemic index of chicken meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.
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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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +801.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +203.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
14.25 g
Fats:
31.33 g
Carbs:
0.65 g
Water:
51.08 g
Other:
2.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.03 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.568mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 11.27g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 3.25mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 731mg | 28% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 31.33g | 27% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 14.25g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.91µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 14.34g | 23% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.51mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 4.03g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 142mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 346kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 24.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 1.79mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 253mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.