Italian sausage vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Italian sausage and pork spare ribs?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and iron; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin D.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% more.
- Pork spare ribs contain 9 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while pork spare ribs contain 81mg.
- Pork spare ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean, and fat, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
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:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
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
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.38µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 81mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.319mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 8.542g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.574mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 7.529g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 2.3µg | 7% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 15.47g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 23.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 91IU | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 141mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.662mg | 3% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 59.7mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 3.953g | 3% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 242mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.251mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 22µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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.