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

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What are the main differences between Short ribs and Summer sausage?

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 62% higher.
  • Summer sausage has 3 times less Selenium than Short ribs. Short ribs have 20.8µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage has 7.5µg.
  • Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types in this comparison.

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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% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.2%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Iron ~2.26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 5.8% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +535.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.43g
~equal in Fats ~37.91g
~equal in Water ~36.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 471kcal 426kcal Short ribs
Protein 21.57g 19.43g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 37.91g Short ribs
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 94mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 27IU 12IU Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 224mg 206mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 2.26mg Short ribs
Sugar 0g 0.12g Short ribs
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.099mg 0.07mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 2.25mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 50mg 1483mg Short ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.3µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 20.8µg 7.5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.16mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.9mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.13mg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 1.73µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 7µg Summer sausage
Choline 82.2mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 10.47g Summer sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 13.68g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.862mg 0.54mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.62mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.1mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.16mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.36mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.56mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.69mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.47mg Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Summer 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
44%
Short ribs
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1433mg)
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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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.