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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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% |
