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Italian sausage vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Italian sausage and Chicken heart

  • Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 250% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 10 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. Italian sausage contains 743mg of Sodium, while Chicken heart contains 74mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +411.6%
Contains more IronIron +316.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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% 0.96% 5% 30% 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 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +460.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1340%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.36mg

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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more FatsFats +192.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +501.4%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +621.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.9%

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 Chicken heart
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 344kcal 153kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 15.55g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 9.33g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 4.17g 0.71g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0.71g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 136mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 12mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 176mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Sugar 1.86g Chicken heart
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.39mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 170mg 177mg Chicken heart
Sodium 743mg 74mg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 16IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 10µg 9µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 22µg 4.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.152mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 72µg Chicken heart
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 2.37g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.71g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.792mg 0.704mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.343mg 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.522mg 1.303mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.376mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.804mg 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.577mg 0.408mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken heart
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
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.