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

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How are Italian sausage raw and Chicken sandwich different?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Selenium, while Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 46% more than Chicken sandwich.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. Italian sausage raw contains 0.91µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were used 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.
Contains more Zinc +193.4%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +277.6%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Sodium - 753
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Zinc +193.4%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +277.6%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Sodium - 753

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +3113.8%
Equal in Water - 48.94
Equal in Other - 2.7
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +3113.8%
Equal in Water - 48.94
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 14.25g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 31.33g 11.19g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 346kcal 250kcal Italian sausage raw
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 18mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.18mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 142mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 253mg 245mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 753mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.79mg 0.61mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.08mg 0.067mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.058mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 24.8µg 19.9µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 2mg 0.8mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.23mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 8µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.13µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 4.481g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 3.177g Italian sausage raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.