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

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The main differences between Beef ribs and Summer sausage

  • Beef ribs are richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 3 times more Selenium than Summer sausage. Beef ribs contain 21.2µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
  • Summer sausage contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types 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, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +710%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +660.7%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.68g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 372kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 22.8g 19.43g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 290mg 206mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 2.26mg Beef ribs
Sugar 0.12g Beef ribs
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.088mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.25mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 64mg 1483mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.013mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 21.2µg 7.5µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.16mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 2.9mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.73µg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 7µg
Saturated Fat 12.29g 10.47g Summer sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.15mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.54mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.62mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.1mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.16mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.36mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.56mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.69mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.47mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Summer 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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1419mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.