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Beef shank vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef shank and Cervelat?

  • Beef shank is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Zinc is 72% higher.
  • Cervelat has 2 times less Phosphorus than Beef shank. Beef shank has 263mg of Phosphorus, while Cervelat has 111mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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 +255.6%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +309.8%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.8%
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% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +309.8%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.8%

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 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
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% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Fats +378.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.3%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Protein +93%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Fats +378.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.4%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.4%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 33.68g 17.45g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 201kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 9mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 2.04mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 111mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 260mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 1300mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.56mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.15mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg 20.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 4.31mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.26mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 2.29g 11.51g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Cervelat
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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.22g)
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 - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.