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

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The main differences between Beef shank and Beef ribs

  • 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 shank contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. Beef shank contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, while Beef ribs contain 0.07mg.
  • Beef shank contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered 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.
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 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.37
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%
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.