Chicken thigh vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken thigh and Italian sausage?
- Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, while Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 45% higher.
- Italian sausage has 2 times less cholesterol than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 102mg of cholesterol, while Italian sausage has 57mg.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than chicken thigh (0).
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +293.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +347.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.623mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.3µg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 10.195g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 17.108g | 33% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 743mg | 28% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 27.31g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.165mg | 18% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 19.12g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 57mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 3.518g | 7% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 344kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.39mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 41IU | 4% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
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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
33%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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