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Beef shank vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef shank and Bockwurst

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 122% higher.
  • Beef shank contains 5 times more Zinc than Bockwurst. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, while Bockwurst contains 2.07mg.
  • 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 Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 Iron +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.8%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Selenium +165.5%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +755%
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 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.8%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Selenium +165.5%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +755%

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 B12 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.616
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.378
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 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.616
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +140.1%
Contains more Fats +306.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Equal in Water - 54.47
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more Protein +140.1%
Contains more Fats +306.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Equal in Water - 54.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1008.6%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1008.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Protein 33.68g 14.03g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Calories 201kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g Beef shank
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 32mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 3.86mg 1.15mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 169mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 270mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 756mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.07mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.1mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 30µg 11.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 5.616mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 10µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.86µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.377mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.471mg 0.613mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.677mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.107mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.166mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.333mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.556mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.767mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.513mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 93mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.256g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.328g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Bockwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Beef shank
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.