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Polish sausage vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Polish sausage and Barbecue chicken?

  • Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • Polish sausage has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Barbecue chicken. Polish sausage has 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, while Barbecue chicken has 0.055mg.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +880%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.78mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +812.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.191mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2900%
Contains more OtherOther +377.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Polish sausage Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 259kcal 226kcal Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 19.4g 15.08g Polish sausage
Net carbs 3.6g 0.12g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 0.12g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 127mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 12mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 237mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Polish sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.077mg Polish sausage
Zinc 1.93mg 1.78mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 1540mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.049mg 0.005mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.055mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.152mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.47µg Polish sausage
Folate 2µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Polish sausage
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 8.01g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 6.446g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.591mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.076mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.11mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.379mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.679mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.444mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Barbecue 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
32%
Polish sausage
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.083g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.