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Beef shank vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef shank and Bologna sausage different?

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 119% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Beef shank contains 5 times more Zinc than Bologna sausage. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, while Bologna sausage contains 2.03mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Bologna, pork types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +401.3%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +80%
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 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +401.3%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +80%

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 B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
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% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +212.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 60.6
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +212.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +903.3%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +903.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 33.68g 15.3g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 201kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 32mg 11mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 0.77mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 139mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 281mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 907mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.03mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.08mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 30µg 12.7µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.157mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.9mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.27mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.93µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.149mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.641mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.663mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.168mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.204mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.412mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.585mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.737mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.482mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 2.29g 6.839g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.