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Beef shank vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef shank and Lamb

  • The amount of Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper in Beef shank is higher than in Lamb.
  • Beef shank covers your daily Zinc needs 55% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Beef shank. Beef shank has 0.37mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb has 0.13mg.
  • Beef shank contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 +88.2%
Contains more Iron +105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.2%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Iron +105.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +135.2%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Folate +80%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Other +113.4%
Contains more Fats +229.2%
Equal in Water - 53.72
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Other +113.4%
Contains more Fats +229.2%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +619%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +619%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Lamb Opinion
Protein 33.68g 24.52g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 201kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 32mg 17mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.88mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 188mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 310mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 72mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 4.46mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.119mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 30µg 26.4µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.1mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.13mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 2.55µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.287mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 1.05mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 1.183mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.908mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 2.166mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.629mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.998mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 1.323mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.777mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 8.83g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.