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Italian sausage raw vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between italian sausage raw and barbecue chicken?

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 43% more.
  • Italian sausage raw has 3 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. While italian sausage raw has 0.51mg of vitamin B5, barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
  • The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this article.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1060%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.78mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +932.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.055mg 43%
Saturated fat 11.27g 3.927g 33%
Fats 31.33g 15.08g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 6.446g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.47µg 18%
Cholesterol 76mg 127mg 17%
Protein 14.25g 22.51g 17%
Sodium 731mg 335mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 5.732mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 2.038g 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Phosphorus 142mg 218mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.191mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.152mg 7%
Calories 346kcal 226kcal 6%
Selenium 24.8µg 22µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.227mg 5%
Iron 1.18mg 0.95mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.005mg 2%
Carbs 0.65g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Potassium 253mg 255mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.78mg 0%
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.