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Beef shank vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef shank and Italian sausage?

  • Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • Italian sausage contains 4 times less Zinc than Beef shank. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
  • Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this article.

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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 +52.4%
Contains more Iron +169.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +338.9%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
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 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Iron +169.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +338.9%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%

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 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
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 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Fats +329.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +76.2%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Fats +329.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575.2%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575.2%

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 Italian sausage
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 Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 33.68g 19.12g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 201kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Beef shank
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 32mg 21mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.43mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 170mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 304mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 743mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.39mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.08mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg 22µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 4.165mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.33mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.161mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.792mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.731mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.343mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.522mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.486mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.67mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.804mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.577mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.195g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef shank Italian sausage
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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.905g)
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 - $2.2)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.