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

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A recap on differences between Italian sausage and Beef ribs

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 46% more than Beef ribs.
  • Italian sausage contains 12 times more Sodium than Beef ribs. While Italian sausage contains 743mg of Sodium, Beef ribs contain only 64mg.

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

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +141%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
~equal in Potassium ~290mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +255.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
~equal in Water ~46.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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.
Italian sausage Beef ribs
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 Italian sausage Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 344kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 19.12g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 27.31g 30.49g Beef ribs
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 85mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 21mg 10mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 290mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Sugar 1.86g Beef ribs
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.39mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 170mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 743mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 22µg 21.2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.07mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.19mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.64mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.23mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 12.29g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 13.04g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.05g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.792mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.343mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.522mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.486mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.804mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.577mg 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.