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Italian sausage vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Potato chips

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 59% more than Italian sausage.
  • Potato chips contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +319.4%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3544%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2380.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1138.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.96g

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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Potato chips Opinion
Calories 344kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 19.12g 7g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0.1mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 4.17g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 4.27g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 21mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 304mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.43mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 1.86g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0.1g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 2.39mg 1.09mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 165mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 22µg 8.1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.167mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.197mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.827mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 5µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 78.2mg 37.5mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 10.96g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 9.84g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.108mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.253mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.283mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 0.419mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 0.424mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.11mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.31mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.392mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.