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Pork bacon vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork bacon and Beef shank different?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 110% more than Pork bacon.
  • Pork bacon contains 34 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Pork bacon contains 2193mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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 Phosphorus +92.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +96.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +159.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +212.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +96.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +159.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +212.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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 B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
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 B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +580.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +307.4%
Contains more Water +364.9%
Equal in Protein - 33.68
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +580.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +307.4%
Contains more Water +364.9%
Equal in Protein - 33.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2213.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2213.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 33.68g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 6.36g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 201kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 1.49mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 506mg 263mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 447mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 3.36mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.182mg 0.172mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 30µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.14mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.21mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.89mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.41mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 2µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.399mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.514mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 2.662mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 2.802mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 1.315mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.638mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 1.153mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 14.187g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 2.86g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Pork bacon
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.897g)
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 ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.