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Beef ribs vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef ribs and Bologna sausage?

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, yet Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
  • Beef ribs have 3 times more Iron than Bologna sausage. Beef ribs have 2.33mg of Iron, while Bologna sausage has 0.77mg.
  • Bologna sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Bologna, pork 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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +202.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +176.9%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 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% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more FatsFats +53.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +473.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 372kcal 247kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 15.3g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 19.87g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 290mg 281mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 0.77mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.03mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 139mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 907mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.013mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 21.2µg 12.7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.157mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.93µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef ribs
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 12.29g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 9.732g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.107g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.149mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.641mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.663mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.168mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.204mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.412mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.585mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.737mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.482mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Bologna sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Beef ribs
42%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.451g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.