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Steak vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Steak and Beef shank

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 66% more than Steak.
  • Steak contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Beef shank. While Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, Beef shank contains only 2.29g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Equal in Selenium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +60.8%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Equal in Selenium - 30

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +199.1%
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Other +224.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +199.1%
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Other +224.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Beef shank Opinion
Protein 24.85g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 19.02g 6.36g Steak
Calories 271kcal 201kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 2.4mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 163mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 279mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 58mg 64mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.085mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 31.8µg 30µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.21mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.37mg Steak
Folate 6µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.171mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.142mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.38mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.672mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.242mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.931mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 78mg
Saturated Fat 8.443g 2.29g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 2.86g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.21g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
49%
Steak
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.