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Beef shank vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef shank and Headcheese

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 114% more.
  • Beef shank has 300 times more Selenium than Headcheese. Beef shank has 30µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Headcheese, pork.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +157.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +369.6%
Contains more Potassium +1341.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +981.4%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +29900%
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 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +157.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +369.6%
Contains more Potassium +1341.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +981.4%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +29900%

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 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261%
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +261%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Water +26.9%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Fats +71.4%
Contains more Water +26.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Headcheese Opinion
Protein 33.68g 13.83g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 10.9g Headcheese
Calories 201kcal 157kcal Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 16mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.5mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 56mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 31mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 941mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 0.97mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.122mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg 0.1µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.023mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.115mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 0.44mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.19mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.05µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
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 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 2.29g 3.402g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.134g Headcheese

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Beef shank Headcheese
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
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 - 877mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.