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Beef shank vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef shank and Corned beef

  • Beef shank is higher than Corned beef in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Corned beef.
  • Beef shank contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Corned beef. While Beef shank contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, Corned beef contains only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef shank is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +129%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 32.8
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% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.4%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +129%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Equal in Selenium - 32.8

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 B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42
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% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Fats +198.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +48%
Equal in Water - 59.79
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Fats +198.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +48%
Equal in Water - 59.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 33.68g 18.17g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 201kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 32mg 8mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 12mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 125mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 145mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 973mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 4.58mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.154mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 30µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.026mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.17mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.03mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.23mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 6µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.63µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.119mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.726mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.827mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.445mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.536mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.473mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.718mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.901mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.58mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 98mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 6.34g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 0.67g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef shank Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
63%
Corned beef

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 - 909mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.05g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.