Ham vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ham and Beef shank
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, however, Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Phosphorus.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 131% more.
- Ham has 19 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, while Beef shank has 64mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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
+170%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+160.8%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Phosphorus
+34.2%
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Potassium
+55.7%
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Sodium
-94.7%
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Zinc
+264.2%
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Copper
+117.7%
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Selenium
+53.8%
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Manganese
+170%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+160.8%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Phosphorus
+34.2%
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Potassium
+55.7%
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Sodium
-94.7%
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Zinc
+264.2%
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Copper
+117.7%
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Selenium
+53.8%
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 B1
+438.6%
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Vitamin B3
+46.4%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+483.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37
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Vitamin B1
+438.6%
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Vitamin B3
+46.4%
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Folate
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+483.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+16.3%
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Other
+149.7%
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Protein
+60.9%
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Fats
+15%
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
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Carbs
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Water
+16.3%
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Other
+149.7%
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Protein
+60.9%
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Fats
+15%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-21%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+157.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.86
Saturated Fat:
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
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Saturated Fat
-21%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+157.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.86
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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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 6.36g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 201kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 263mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 10.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.37mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 3.79µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 1.153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.21g |
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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
45%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.48g)
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 - 1139mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.