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, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated 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.
- The glycemic index of beef ribs 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +62.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
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.
| 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
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
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% |
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Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.623mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 1.3µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 2.39mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 3.518g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 1.43mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 17.108g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 10.195g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 57mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 19.12g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Fats | 30.49g | 27.31g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 4.165mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.233mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 344kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 304mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.095g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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.