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, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated 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.
- The glycemic index of beef ribs is lower.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
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 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
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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% |
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Water
~46.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.07mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.33µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 5.76mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 64mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.05g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.33mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 13.04g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 12.29g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 22.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Fats | 27.31g | 30.49g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 3.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 372kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 21.2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 290mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 172mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.781mg | 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
47%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
52%
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.