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

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What are the differences between potato chips and italian sausage raw?

  • Potato chips are higher in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber, yet italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% more.
  • The amount of sodium in potato chips is lower.
  • The glycemic index of italian sausage raw is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types in this article.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +404%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +658.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1455%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8038.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2588.4%
~equal in Fats ~31.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~11.27g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Italian sausage raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 4.03g 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.568mg 33%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 2mg 32%
Sodium 8mg 731mg 31%
Selenium 8.1µg 24.8µg 30%
Potassium 1275mg 253mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.3mg 28%
Copper 0.306mg 0.08mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 0.411mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 0.65g 17%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.058mg 17%
Protein 7g 14.25g 15%
Magnesium 67mg 14mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 14.34g 11%
Calories 536kcal 346kcal 10%
Folate 45µg 8µg 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.79mg 6%
Iron 1.63mg 1.18mg 6%
Fats 34.6g 31.33g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.25mg 4%
Phosphorus 165mg 142mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.168mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 18mg 1%
Saturated fat 10.96g 11.27g 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.572mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Potato chips
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 723mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.