Italian sausage vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and chicken thigh?
- Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, while chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 45% higher.
- Chicken thigh has 8 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of sodium, while chicken thigh has 95mg.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index (28) than chicken thigh (0).
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +293.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +347.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.088mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.33µg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 2.78g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 3.82g | 33% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 95mg | 28% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 10.3g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 7.12mg | 18% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 28.18g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 102mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.43g | 7% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 218kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.79mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 8IU | 4% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 20.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.255mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.18g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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