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Beef shank vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef shank and Kielbasa

  • Beef shank has more Iron, however, Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Beef shank has 3 times more Iron than Kielbasa. Beef shank has 3.86mg of Iron, while Kielbasa has 1.24mg.
  • 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 Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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 Iron +211.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +211.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%

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 C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Water - 62
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Water - 62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.5%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.5%

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 Kielbasa
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 33.68g 13.1g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 201kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 32mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.24mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 1200mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg Beef shank
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 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 2.29g 6.23g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef shank Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 - 1136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.94g)
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 - $1.5)
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

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.