Italian sausage vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Italian sausage and short ribs?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% more.
- Short ribs contain 15 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while short ribs contain 50mg.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.5% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.7% |
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.62µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.05mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 17.8g | 35% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 50mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 4.88mg | 23% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 41.98g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 1.53g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 94mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.452mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 2.31mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 471kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 21.57g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 18.88g | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 224mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 20.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 27IU | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 82.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | 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
47%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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