Chicken wings vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken wings and Italian sausage
- Chicken wings have more vitamin B3 and selenium; however, Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Italian sausage covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 44% more than chicken wings.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
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 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +420% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.12g
~equal in
Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 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 | -42.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.3µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.623mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 17.108g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 10.195g | 20% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 743mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 3.518g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 2.39mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 27.31g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 170mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 4.165mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 304mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 19.12g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1.43mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 4.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 344kcal | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.577mg | 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 |
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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
25%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings is cheaper (difference - $2.2)