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

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and barbecue chicken

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and iron; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 47% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
  • Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1032.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 +81.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3458.3%
Contains more OtherOther +146.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 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 +165.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%

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 Barbecue chicken
Rich in minerals ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.055mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.47µg 35%
Saturated fat 10.195g 3.927g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 6.446g 27%
Cholesterol 57mg 127mg 23%
Fats 27.31g 15.08g 19%
Sodium 743mg 335mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.191mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.038g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 5.732mg 10%
Protein 19.12g 22.51g 7%
Phosphorus 170mg 218mg 7%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.78mg 6%
Calories 344kcal 226kcal 6%
Iron 1.43mg 0.95mg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg 3%
Choline 78.2mg 62.9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.46mg 1%
Potassium 304mg 255mg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 0.12g 1%
Calcium 21mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 1.86g 0.12g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Selenium 22µg 22µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.227mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Barbecue chicken
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
47%
Italian sausage
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.268g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.