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Italian sausage vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Italian sausage and ground chicken

  • Italian sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, ground chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 42% more.
  • Italian sausage has 10 times more sodium than ground chicken. Italian sausage has 743mg of sodium, while ground chicken has 75mg.
  • Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index than ground chicken.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +150.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +146.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%

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% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +250.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.5%

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 Ground chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Ground chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.121mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.51µg 33%
Saturated fat 10.195g 3.11g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 17.108g 4.879g 31%
Sodium 743mg 75mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 27%
Fats 27.31g 10.92g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 7.107mg 18%
Cholesterol 57mg 107mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.538mg 16%
Selenium 22µg 14.3µg 14%
Potassium 304mg 677mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.08g 10%
Phosphorus 170mg 234mg 9%
Protein 19.12g 23.28g 8%
Calories 344kcal 189kcal 8%
Iron 1.43mg 0.93mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.302mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.92mg 4%
Choline 78.2mg 59mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.39mg 1%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 2.1µg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 4.27g 0g 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%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.912mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.