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T bone steak vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between T bone steak and Beef shank

  • T bone steak is richer in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 79% higher.
  • T bone steak contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef shank. T bone steak contains 0.758mg of Vitamin B6, while Beef shank contains 0.37mg.
  • Beef shank contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, 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 +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.7%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Iron - 3.86
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Selenium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 134% 15% 90% 25% 9% 128% 27% 1% 166%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.7%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Equal in Iron - 3.86
Equal in Sodium - 64
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.89
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 3% 0% 15% 63% 118% 19% 175% 6% 237% 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 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 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 +73.7%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
44% 50% 6%
Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient T bone steak Beef shank Opinion
Protein 27.48g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 11.05g 6.36g T bone steak
Calories 217kcal 201kcal T bone steak
Calcium 19mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 3.57mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 210mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 280mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 68mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 4.69mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.079mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.004mg 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30.4µg 30µg T bone steak
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU T bone steak
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg T bone steak
Vitamin E 0.14mg T bone steak
Vitamin D 3IU T bone steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg T bone steak
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.21mg T bone steak
Vitamin B3 6.292mg 5.89mg T bone steak
Vitamin B5 0.307mg 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.758mg 0.37mg T bone steak
Folate 7µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 1.89µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.5µg T bone steak
Tryptophan 0.325mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.349mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.343mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.46mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.74mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.762mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.421mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.05mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 81mg 78mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.595g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 4.6g 2.29g Beef shank
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g T bone steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g T bone steak
Monounsaturated Fat 5.159g 2.86g T bone steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.21g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g T bone steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g T bone steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
T bone 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
53%
T bone steak
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
T bone steak
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

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 - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.