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Italian sausage raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between italian sausage raw and chicken meat

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and monounsaturated fat, yet chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 42% more than chicken meat.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 9 times more sodium than chicken meat. While italian sausage raw contains 731mg of sodium, chicken meat contains only 82mg.
  • The glycemic index of chicken meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.26mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.94mg
~equal in Selenium ~23.9µg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +801.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +203.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.168mg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +130.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-868.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.4%

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 Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.063mg 42%
Saturated fat 11.27g 3.79g 34%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 8.487mg 33%
Sodium 731mg 82mg 28%
Fats 31.33g 13.6g 27%
Protein 14.25g 27.3g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.3µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 5.34g 23%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 1.03mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.4mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 2.97g 7%
Phosphorus 142mg 182mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Calories 346kcal 239kcal 5%
Cholesterol 76mg 88mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.02mg 2%
Selenium 24.8µg 23.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.94mg 1%
Iron 1.18mg 1.26mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 223mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.65g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.168mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.