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

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Chicken wings

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken wings are richer in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Chicken wings.
  • Chicken wings have 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken wings have 0.106mg.
  • Chicken wings contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.8%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~1.29mg

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 0% 6.8% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +487.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.3mg

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
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +85.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.2%
~equal in Protein ~19.87g
~equal in Water ~46.21g

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
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.1%

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 wings
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 wings Opinion
Calories 344kcal 324kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 19.87g Chicken wings
Fats 27.31g 21.81g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 10.64g Chicken wings
Carbs 4.27g 10.94g Chicken wings
Cholesterol 57mg 79mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 20mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 138mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.29mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Chicken wings
Fiber 0.1g 0.3g Chicken wings
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 1.38mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 121mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 320mg Chicken wings
Vitamin A 16IU 113IU Chicken wings
Vitamin A 10µg 34µg Chicken wings
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.06mg Chicken wings
Selenium 22µg 25.7µg Chicken wings
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.106mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.152mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 5.265mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.3mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.25µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 18µg Chicken wings
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 5.83g Chicken wings
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 8.96g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 5.07g Chicken wings
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.219mg Chicken wings
Threonine 0.792mg 0.795mg Chicken wings
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.941mg Chicken wings
Leucine 1.343mg 1.421mg Chicken wings
Lysine 1.522mg 1.474mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.499mg Chicken wings
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.785mg Chicken wings
Valine 0.804mg 0.953mg Chicken wings
Histidine 0.577mg 0.547mg Italian sausage
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chicken wings
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
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
38%
Chicken wings

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 - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings 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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.