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

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What are the differences between Turkey sausage and Short ribs?

  • Turkey sausage is higher in Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 76% more.
  • Short ribs contain 13 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Short ribs contain 50mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~162mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%
Contains more OtherOther +147.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.9%
Contains more FatsFats +132.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +266%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Short ribs Opinion
Calories 235kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Protein 15.42g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 18.09g 41.98g Short ribs
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 94mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 17IU 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 12mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 224mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Copper 0.111mg 0.099mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 155mg 162mg Short ribs
Sodium 639mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 0µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.05mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.15mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 2.452mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 4µg 5µg Short ribs
Choline 33.9mg 82.2mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 3.839g 17.8g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.53g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.142mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.229mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.453mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.447mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.819mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.481mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Short 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
24%
Turkey sausage
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short 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 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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.