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

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and chicken neck

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, chicken neck is higher in iron.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 48% more than chicken neck.
  • Italian sausage has 12 times more sodium than chicken neck. While Italian sausage has 743mg of sodium, chicken neck has only 64mg.
  • The glycemic index of Italian sausage is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-823.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
~equal in Fats ~26.24g

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Chicken neck
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Chicken neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.047mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.26µg 43%
Sodium 743mg 64mg 30%
Selenium 22µg 12µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 10.55g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 5.68g 14%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Cholesterol 57mg 99mg 14%
Saturated fat 10.195g 7.27g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.17mg 12%
Protein 19.12g 14.07g 10%
Phosphorus 170mg 112mg 8%
Vitamin A 10µg 65µg 6%
Iron 1.43mg 1.9mg 6%
Potassium 304mg 137mg 5%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.86mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.608mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.191mg 3%
Calories 344kcal 297kcal 2%
Fats 27.31g 26.24g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 0g N/A
Calcium 21mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.3mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken neck
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
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
30%
Chicken neck

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 - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.