Italian sausage vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and chicken meat different?
- Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin D; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 47% more than chicken meat.
- Italian sausage has 21 times more vitamin D than chicken meat. Italian sausage has 41IU of vitamin D, while chicken meat has 2IU.
- Chicken meat contains less sodium.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
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 | +888.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-720% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.063mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.3µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 82mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 5.34g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 3.79g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 8.487mg | 27% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 13.6g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
| Protein | 19.12g | 27.3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.168mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 2IU | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.97g | 4% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 23.9µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 65.9mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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