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Beef shank vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef shank and Bratwurst

  • Beef shank has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank covers your daily Zinc needs 73% more than Bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst has 4 times less Iron than Beef shank. Beef shank has 3.86mg of Iron, while Bratwurst has 1mg.
  • Beef shank contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 +357.1%
Contains more Iron +286%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +324.7%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +112.8%
Contains more Manganese +105%
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% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +357.1%
Contains more Iron +286%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Potassium +58%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +324.7%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +112.8%
Contains more Manganese +105%

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 B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.1%
Contains more Fats +314.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Equal in Water - 56.65
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Protein +176.1%
Contains more Fats +314.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Equal in Water - 56.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.4%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 33.68g 12.2g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 201kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 32mg 7mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 130mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 283mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 848mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.47mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.08mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 30µg 14.1µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.11mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.2mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 4µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 2.67µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.107mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.465mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.485mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.81mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 0.903mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.364mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.405mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.464mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.395mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 78mg
Saturated Fat 2.29g 6.08g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Bratwurst
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
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

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 - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.