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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
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% |
