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

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Summary of differences between Chicken neck and Italian sausage

  • Chicken neck has more Vitamin A, and Iron, however, Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 48% more than Chicken neck.
  • Chicken neck has 7 times more Vitamin A than Italian sausage. While Chicken neck has 65µg of Vitamin A, Italian sausage has only 10µg.
  • Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 13% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 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 WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~27.31g
~equal in Other ~2.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
33% 56% 11%
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 -28.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 297kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 14.07g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 26.24g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 99mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 18mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 137mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.9mg 1.43mg Chicken neck
Sugar 1.86g Chicken neck
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 1.86mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 112mg 170mg Italian sausage
Sodium 64mg 743mg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 216IU 16IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A 65µg 10µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.25mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 7.27g 10.195g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 3.518g Chicken neck
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.545mg 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 0.933mg 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.005mg 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.332mg 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.641mg 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.348mg 0.577mg Italian sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Italian 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
21%
Chicken neck
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.