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Chicken feet vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken feet and Beef shank

  • Chicken feet has more Folate, however, Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 138% more than Chicken feet.
  • Chicken feet has 9 times more Folate than Beef shank. While Chicken feet has 86µg of Folate, Beef shank has only 10µg.
  • Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, feet, boiled and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 +175%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.9%
Contains more Potassium +1341.9%
Contains more Zinc +1420.3%
Contains more Copper +68.6%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 35% 4% 36% 3% 9% 19% 34% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.9%
Contains more Potassium +1341.9%
Contains more Zinc +1420.3%
Contains more Copper +68.6%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Sodium - 64

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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 6% 6% 0% 15% 47% 8% 0% 3% 65% 59% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +129.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Other +∞%
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 14.6 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 65.8 g
Other: 0 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 +129.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +73.6%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1319%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
32% 44% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.92 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1319%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken feet Beef shank
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chicken feet Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Chicken feet
Protein 19.4g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 14.6g 6.36g Chicken feet
Carbs 0.2g 0g Chicken feet
Calories 215kcal 201kcal Chicken feet
Calcium 88mg 32mg Chicken feet
Iron 0.91mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 5mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 83mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 31mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 67mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 0.69mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.102mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 3.6µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Chicken feet
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Chicken feet
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken feet
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken feet
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken feet
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 86µg 10µg Chicken feet
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken feet
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 84mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 3.92g 2.29g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0.043g 0g Chicken feet
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Chicken feet
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0g Chicken feet
Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g 2.86g Chicken feet
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.21g Chicken feet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken feet 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
18%
Chicken feet
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chicken feet
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.63g)
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. Chicken feet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171119/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.