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Beef ribs vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef ribs and Beef shank

  • Beef shank is richer than Beef ribs in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 61% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef shank. Beef ribs contain 12.29g of Saturated Fat, while Beef shank contains 2.29g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Equal in Sodium - 64

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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.7%
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% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
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% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +379.4%
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +186.9%
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +379.4%
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Other +186.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Beef shank Opinion
Protein 22.8g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 30.49g 6.36g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 201kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 2.33mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 172mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 290mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 64mg
Zinc 5.76mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.088mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 21.2µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 7µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.996mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.802mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.897mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.584mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.109mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.781mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 85mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 12.29g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 2.86g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.21g Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef ribs Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Beef ribs
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.