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Pork spare ribs vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork spare ribs and Turkey sausage?

  • Pork spare ribs are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Pork spare ribs' daily need coverage for Selenium is 40% more.
  • Turkey sausage contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs contain 0.319mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey sausage contains 0.054mg.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~229mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~155mg

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% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +31.2%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork spare ribs Turkey sausage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 277kcal 235kcal Pork spare ribs
Protein 15.47g 15.42g Pork spare ribs
Fats 23.4g 18.09g Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 80mg 160mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 17IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 15mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 242mg 229mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.5mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 141mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 81mg 639mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.19mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 0.4µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 22µg 0µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.054mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.165mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 3.692mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.208mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.79µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 0µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Trans Fat 0.222g Turkey sausage
Choline 59.7mg 33.9mg Pork spare ribs
Saturated Fat 7.529g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 5.158g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.695mg 0.686mg Pork spare ribs
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.318mg 1.229mg Pork spare ribs
Lysine 1.435mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.426mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.612mg Pork spare ribs
Valine 0.809mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.668mg 0.481mg Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs Turkey sausage
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
42%
Pork spare ribs
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.