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

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How are Bologna sausage and Beef shank different?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, while Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 119% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 14 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Bologna sausage contains 907mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

Bologna, pork and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types were 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.
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +401.3%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +136.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +401.3%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +416.7%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +136.2%

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 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +307.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +212.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +212.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +903.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +903.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bologna sausage Beef shank
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 19.87g 6.36g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Calories 247kcal 201kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 0.77mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 139mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 281mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 907mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.03mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.08mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.036mg 0.02mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.14mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.41mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.641mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.168mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.204mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.412mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.737mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.482mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 59mg 78mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 2.86g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.21g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Beef shank
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
43%
Bologna sausage
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.549g)
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)
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.

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.