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Beef shank vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef shank and Meatball

  • Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Meatball is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 116% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball has 6 times less Zinc than Beef shank. Beef shank has 10.49mg of Zinc, while Meatball has 1.66mg.
  • Beef shank contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 +118.1%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +531.9%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +96.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Manganese +1310%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +531.9%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +96.1%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Manganese +1310%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 239

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 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +279%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +279%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 53.67
Equal in Other - 1.66
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 53.67
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1493.3%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1493.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 33.68g 14.4g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 201kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Beef shank
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 32mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 3.86mg 1.77mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 263mg 239mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 296mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 666mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 1.66mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.123mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 30µg 15.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.136mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.108mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.202mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 7.627g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.337g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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