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

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A recap on differences between Beef ribs and Italian sausage

  • Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 46% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs contain 2 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. While Beef ribs contain 5.76mg of Zinc, Italian sausage contains only 2.39mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +141%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~304mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%

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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +255.7%
~equal in Water ~47.13g

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235%

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 Italian sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 372kcal 344kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 19.12g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 27.31g Beef ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 290mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.33mg 1.43mg Beef ribs
Sugar 1.86g Beef ribs
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.39mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 170mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 743mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.3µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef ribs
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 12.29g 10.195g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.161mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.792mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.731mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.343mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.522mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.486mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.67mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.804mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.577mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Italian sausage
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
39%
Beef ribs
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.095g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.