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

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Significant differences between Italian sausage and Lamb ribs

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 44% more than Lamb ribs.
  • Lamb ribs has 10 times less Sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage has 743mg of Sodium, while Lamb ribs has 73mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" 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% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.8µg

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% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +85.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.5%
~equal in Fats ~29.82g
~equal in Water ~47.89g

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% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%

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 Lamb ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 344kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 19.12g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 27.31g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 0g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 0g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 97mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Lamb ribs
Calcium 21mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 304mg 271mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Sugar 1.86g Lamb ribs
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 2.39mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 170mg 166mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 22µg 21.8µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.09mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.21mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.11mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 12.77g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 12.52g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.17g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.792mg 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 0.731mg 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.343mg 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.522mg 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.486mg 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 0.804mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.577mg 0.669mg Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Lamb 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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.575g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.