Beef shank vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef shank and Liver different?
- Beef shank is higher in Zinc, however, Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 620% higher.
- Beef shank contains 2 times more Zinc than Liver. While Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, Liver contains only 6.72mg.
- Beef shank has less Cholesterol.
Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+220%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Potassium
+198%
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Zinc
+56.1%
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Iron
+364.2%
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Sodium
-23.4%
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Copper
+268.6%
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Manganese
+1400%
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Selenium
+125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
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Calcium
+220%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Potassium
+198%
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Zinc
+56.1%
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Iron
+364.2%
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Sodium
-23.4%
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Copper
+268.6%
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Manganese
+1400%
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Selenium
+125%
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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 A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B1
+84.3%
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Vitamin B2
+945.7%
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Vitamin B3
+43.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1064.4%
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Vitamin B6
+54.1%
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Folate
+1530%
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Vitamin B12
+392.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+84.3%
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Vitamin B2
+945.7%
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Vitamin B3
+43.2%
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Vitamin B5
+1064.4%
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Vitamin B6
+54.1%
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Folate
+1530%
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Vitamin B12
+392.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29.4%
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Fats
+44.5%
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+16.7%
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Water
+10.5%
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
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0 g
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58.21 g
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1.75 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
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1.5 g
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Protein
+29.4%
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Fats
+44.5%
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+16.7%
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+10.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+354%
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Saturated Fat
-38.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+400%
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+354%
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Saturated Fat
-38.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+400%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 26.02g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g |
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| Calories | 201kcal | 165kcal |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 17.92mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 241mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.634mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.3mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 67.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 17997IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5405µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 8.435mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 4.774mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.57mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 163µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 18.67µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.366mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg | 1.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg | 2.319mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg | 2.007mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.645mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 1.274mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg | 1.607mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.708mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 355mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 1.41g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 0.63g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1.05g |
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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%
397%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.