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

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The main differences between Short ribs and Italian sausage raw

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Short ribs is 71% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 3 times more Zinc than Italian sausage raw. Short ribs contain 4.88mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage raw contains 1.79mg.
  • Italian sausage raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
6
:
4
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +172.6%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +346.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +172.6%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +346.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
4
:
7
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +60%
Short ribs
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%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Other +268.5%
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43%
Contains more Other +268.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
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2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.4%
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Protein 21.57g 14.25g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 31.33g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 0.65g Italian sausage raw
Calories 471kcal 346kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 2.31mg 1.18mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 142mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 50mg 731mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 1.79mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.08mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 20.8µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 5µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.91µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.114mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.563mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.52mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 0.956mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.083mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.346mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.477mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.572mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.411mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 17.8g 11.27g Italian sausage raw
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 14.34g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.