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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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% |
