Chicken thigh vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chicken thigh and Beef shank
- Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium.
- Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 144% more than Chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef shank. While Chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, Beef shank contains only 0.41mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Beef shank is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
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Manganese
+35%
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Calcium
+146.2%
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Iron
+164.4%
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Magnesium
+15.4%
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Phosphorus
+32.2%
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Potassium
+72.6%
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Sodium
-32.6%
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Zinc
+276%
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Copper
+91.1%
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Selenium
+46.3%
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Manganese
+35%
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Calcium
+146.2%
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Iron
+164.4%
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Magnesium
+15.4%
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Phosphorus
+32.2%
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Potassium
+72.6%
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Sodium
-32.6%
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Zinc
+276%
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Copper
+91.1%
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Selenium
+46.3%
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 B2
+21.4%
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Vitamin B3
+20.9%
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Vitamin B5
+213.4%
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Vitamin B1
+59.1%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1048.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+21.4%
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Vitamin B3
+20.9%
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Vitamin B5
+213.4%
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Vitamin B1
+59.1%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1048.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+61.9%
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Carbs
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Protein
+19.5%
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Other
+69.9%
Equal in Water - 58.21
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
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0 g
Water:
58.21 g
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1.75 g
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Fats
+61.9%
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Protein
+19.5%
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+69.9%
Equal in Water - 58.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1057.1%
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Saturated Fat
-17.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1057.1%
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Saturated Fat
-17.6%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 6.36g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 201kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 3.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 263mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 10.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.37mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 3.79µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 1.153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 2.29g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.21g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.