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Polish sausage vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Polish sausage and chicken meat

  • Polish sausage is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for Polish sausage is 63% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than chicken meat. Polish sausage contains 0.502mg of vitamin B1, while chicken meat contains 0.063mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.94mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +696.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1300%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.1%
~equal in Water ~59.45g

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.9%

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 Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Chicken meat DV% diff.
Sodium 1540mg 82mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.063mg 37%
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 8.487mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 0.3µg 28%
Protein 17.6g 27.3g 19%
Saturated fat 8.01g 3.79g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 2.97g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.03mg 12%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Selenium 17.7µg 23.9µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.7g 5.34g 11%
Fats 19.4g 13.6g 9%
Phosphorus 136mg 182mg 7%
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg 7%
Iron 0.88mg 1.26mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.168mg 2%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Calories 259kcal 239kcal 1%
Manganese 0.049mg 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 3.6g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.6g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 12mg 15mg 0%
Potassium 237mg 223mg 0%
Zinc 1.93mg 1.94mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.591mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.611mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.076mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.11mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.379mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.679mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.444mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.