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Leberkäse vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Leberkäse and Beef shank different?

  • Leberkäse is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Beef shank is higher in Zinc.
  • Leberkäse covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 865% more than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank is lower in Sodium.

Liver cheese, pork and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +180.6%
Contains more Copper +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +183.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 407% 9% 89% 20% 160% 101% 128% 27% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Iron +180.6%
Contains more Copper +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +183.5%

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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +960.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +940%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1050% 0% 0% 10% 53% 514% 221% 213% 109% 78% 3069% 0%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +960.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +940%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +302.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +121.6%
Equal in Water - 58.21
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 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 +302.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +121.6%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1528.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.42 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1528.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Leberkäse Beef shank
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leberkäse Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 2.1g 0g Leberkäse
Protein 15.2g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 25.6g 6.36g Leberkäse
Carbs 2.1g 0g Leberkäse
Calories 304kcal 201kcal Leberkäse
Calcium 8mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 10.83mg 3.86mg Leberkäse
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 207mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 226mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 1225mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 3.7mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.383mg 0.172mg Leberkäse
Manganese 0.2mg 0.02mg Leberkäse
Selenium 36.5µg 30µg Leberkäse
Vitamin A 17490IU 0IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A RAE 5252µg 0µg Leberkäse
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.14mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B2 2.227mg 0.21mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 11.768mg 5.89mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 3.536mg 0.41mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.37mg Leberkäse
Folate 104µg 10µg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 24.55µg 3.79µg Leberkäse
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.651mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.631mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.331mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.178mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.342mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.716mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.806mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.393mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 174mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 8.96g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 12.26g 2.86g Leberkäse
Polyunsaturated fat 3.42g 0.21g Leberkäse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leberkäse Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
443%
Leberkäse
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Leberkäse
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/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.