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Beef shank vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef shank and Chicken neck

  • Chicken neck has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 147% more.
  • Beef shank has 6 times more Zinc than Chicken neck. Beef shank has 10.49mg of Zinc, while Chicken neck has 1.86mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +103.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +464%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Manganese +65%
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 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +103.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +464%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Manganese +65%
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 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1357.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
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 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1357.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +139.4%
Contains more Fats +312.6%
Equal in Water - 59.99
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% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +139.4%
Contains more Fats +312.6%
Equal in Water - 59.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2604.8%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2604.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Chicken neck Opinion
Protein 33.68g 14.07g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 26.24g Chicken neck
Calories 201kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 32mg 18mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.9mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 112mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 137mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 64mg
Zinc 10.49mg 1.86mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.08mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 30µg 12µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.047mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.191mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.608mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.17mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.26µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.137mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.545mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.588mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.933mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.005mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.332mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.514mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.641mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.348mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 99mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 7.27g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 5.68g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef shank Chicken neck
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
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.