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Ground chicken vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ground chicken and summer sausage

  • Ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B5, while summer sausage has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 61% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 0.538mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ground chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +912.5%
Contains more IronIron +143%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +239.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +79.3%
Contains more FatsFats +247.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +427.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Summer sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 75mg 1483mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.73µg 51%
Fats 10.92g 37.91g 42%
Saturated fat 3.11g 10.47g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.13mg 31%
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 2.9mg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 4.879g 13.68g 22%
Iron 0.93mg 2.26mg 17%
Potassium 677mg 206mg 14%
Calories 189kcal 426kcal 12%
Selenium 14.3µg 7.5µg 12%
Choline 59mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.16mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.249mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.76mg 11%
Phosphorus 234mg 178mg 8%
Protein 23.28g 19.43g 8%
Calcium 8mg 81mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 3.02g 6%
Cholesterol 107mg 89mg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Zinc 1.92mg 2.25mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.032mg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.07mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.97mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.47mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground chicken Summer 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
42%
Ground chicken
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.