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

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The main differences between summer sausage and beef ribs

  • Summer sausage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and calcium, yet beef ribs are richer in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for summer sausage is 62% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +710%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.33mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +660.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~13.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Beef ribs DV% diff.
Sodium 1483mg 64mg 62%
Zinc 2.25mg 5.76mg 32%
Selenium 7.5µg 21.2µg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 2.33µg 25%
Vitamin A 225µg 0µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.07mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 1.05g 13%
Fats 37.91g 30.49g 11%
Saturated fat 10.47g 12.29g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.37mg 8%
Calcium 81mg 10mg 7%
Protein 19.43g 22.8g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 3.64mg 5%
Calories 426kcal 372kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.19mg 2%
Potassium 206mg 290mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.088mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 13.68g 13.04g 2%
Phosphorus 178mg 172mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.032mg 0.013mg 1%
Iron 2.26mg 2.33mg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 85mg 1%
Carbs 1.82g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.62g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.54mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.62mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.1mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.16mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 0.69mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.47mg 0.781mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Beef ribs
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
41%
Summer sausage
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1419mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.