Beef shank vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Beef shank and Luncheon meat
- Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Luncheon meat has more Selenium.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% more.
- Beef shank has 6 times more Copper than Luncheon meat. Beef shank has 0.172mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
- 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 USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.
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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.
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Calcium
+540%
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Iron
+297.9%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+54.7%
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Potassium
+49%
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Sodium
-92.2%
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Zinc
+387.9%
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Copper
+473.3%
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Manganese
+85%
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Selenium
+27.7%
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Calcium
+540%
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Iron
+297.9%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+54.7%
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Potassium
+49%
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Sodium
-92.2%
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Zinc
+387.9%
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Copper
+473.3%
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Manganese
+85%
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Selenium
+27.7%
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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Vitamin B3
+12.7%
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Vitamin B6
+36%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+312%
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Vitamin B5
+49.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.128
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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Vitamin B3
+12.7%
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Vitamin B6
+36%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+312%
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Vitamin B5
+49.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.128
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+92.5%
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Fats
+100.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+13.2%
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Other
+61.1%
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
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0 g
Water:
58.21 g
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1.75 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
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Protein
+92.5%
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Fats
+100.8%
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+∞%
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+13.2%
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Other
+61.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-41.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+98.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+645.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
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Saturated Fat
-41.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+98.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+645.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 12.77g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Calories | 201kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 300mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 820mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 2.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.272mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 0.92µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1.565g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.654g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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.