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

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What are the differences between Short ribs and Italian sausage?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • Italian sausage contains 2 times less Zinc than Short ribs. Short ribs contain 4.88mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 Iron +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Selenium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Selenium - 22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Other +197.3%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
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
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Other +197.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 17.108
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 17.108

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 21.57g 19.12g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 27.31g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 471kcal 344kcal Short ribs
Sugar 0g 1.86g Short ribs
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 12mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.31mg 1.43mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 162mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 224mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 50mg 743mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 2.39mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.08mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.25mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.7µg 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 1.3µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.862mg 0.792mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.731mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.343mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.522mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.486mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.67mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.804mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.577mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 17.8g 10.195g Italian sausage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 17.108g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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