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

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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and Chicken liver?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Italian sausage.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 637% higher.
  • Chicken liver has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 10.195g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken liver has 1.563g.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +528.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +515%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69137.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1175.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11660%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.6%

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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +465.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +484.9%
Contains more OtherOther +104.7%
Contains more WaterWater +62.2%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1269.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.7%

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 liver
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 344kcal 119kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 16.92g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 4.83g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 4.17g 0.73g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0.73g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 345mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Chicken liver
Calcium 21mg 8mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 230mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Sugar 1.86g 0g Chicken liver
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.39mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 170mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 743mg 71mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 16IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 10µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 22µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.305mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Italian sausage
Choline 78.2mg 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 10.195g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 1.249g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.306g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.792mg 0.725mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.343mg 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.522mg 1.332mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.432mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.804mg 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.577mg 0.507mg Italian sausage
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken liver
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
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.