Goat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Goat and Beef shank?
- Goat is higher in Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 108% more.
- Beef shank contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Goat. Goat contains 0.61mg of Vitamin B2, while Beef shank contains 0.21mg.
- Goat has less Saturated Fat.
We used Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types 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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Copper
+76.2%
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Manganese
+110%
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Calcium
+88.2%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+30.8%
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Potassium
+10.4%
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Sodium
-25.6%
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Zinc
+99.1%
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Selenium
+154.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.86
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Copper
+76.2%
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Manganese
+110%
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Calcium
+88.2%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+30.8%
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Potassium
+10.4%
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Sodium
-25.6%
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Zinc
+99.1%
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Selenium
+154.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.86
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 B2
+190.5%
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B3
+49.1%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+218.5%
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Vitamin B2
+190.5%
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B3
+49.1%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+218.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+17.2%
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Protein
+24.3%
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Fats
+109.9%
Equal in Other - 1.75
Protein:
27.1 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.21 g
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1.66 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
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Water
+17.2%
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Protein
+24.3%
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Fats
+109.9%
Equal in Other - 1.75
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-59.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+110.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.21
Saturated Fat:
0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.23 g
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
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Saturated Fat
-59.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+110.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.21
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.1g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 3.03g | 6.36g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 201kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 3.73mg | 3.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 201mg | 263mg |
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| Potassium | 405mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 86mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 5.27mg | 10.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.303mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 11.8µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.37mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 3.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.29mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.258mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.016mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.452mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.565mg | 1.153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.93g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.36g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.