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Beef shank vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef shank and Vienna sausage

  • Vienna sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
  • Vienna sausage contains 7 times less Zinc than Beef shank. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, while Vienna sausage contains 1.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef shank is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 +220%
Contains more Iron +338.6%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.7%
Contains more Potassium +342.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.5%
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 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +338.6%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.7%
Contains more Potassium +342.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.5%

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 B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%
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% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +220.8%
Contains more Fats +205%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +48.6%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +220.8%
Contains more Fats +205%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.3%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Vienna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Protein 33.68g 10.5g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 19.4g Vienna sausage
Carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Calories 201kcal 230kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 32mg 10mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 0.88mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 7mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 49mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 101mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 879mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 1.6mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.03mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg 16.9µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.22mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.087mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.107mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 1.613mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.35mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.12mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 4µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.02µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.109mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.357mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.557mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.797mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 0.791mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.265mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.425mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.573mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.273mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 7.125g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.29g Vienna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef shank Vienna sausage
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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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 815mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.835g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.