Ground beef vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Beef shank
- Ground beef has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Beef shank.
- Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 54% more than Ground beef.
- Ground beef has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Beef shank. While Ground beef has 6.073g of Saturated Fat, Beef shank has only 2.29g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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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Iron
+70%
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Magnesium
+76.5%
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Phosphorus
+58.4%
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Potassium
+85.5%
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Sodium
-12.3%
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Zinc
+79.6%
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Copper
+117.7%
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Manganese
+122.2%
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Selenium
+57.1%
Equal in Calcium - 32
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Iron
+70%
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Magnesium
+76.5%
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Phosphorus
+58.4%
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Potassium
+85.5%
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Sodium
-12.3%
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Zinc
+79.6%
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Copper
+117.7%
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Manganese
+122.2%
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Selenium
+57.1%
Equal in Calcium - 32
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 B5
+24.9%
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Vitamin B1
+174.5%
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Vitamin B2
+22.8%
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Vitamin B3
+46.3%
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Vitamin B6
+19%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+52.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+24.9%
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Vitamin B1
+174.5%
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Vitamin B2
+22.8%
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Vitamin B3
+46.3%
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Vitamin B6
+19%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+52.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+141.7%
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Other
+36.6%
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Protein
+41.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 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
+141.7%
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+36.6%
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Protein
+41.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+156%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.3%
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Saturated Fat
-62.3%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+156%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.3%
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Saturated Fat
-62.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | 23.87g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 6.36g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 201kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 3.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 263mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 10.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.37mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 3.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.21g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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85%
Comparison summary
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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.783g)
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.