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

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Important differences between Turkey bacon and Beef shank

  • Turkey bacon has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 108% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 17 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of Sodium, while Beef shank has 64mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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 +150%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +313%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +313%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
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 B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.5%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 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 B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.5%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +94.9%
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Equal in Water - 58.21
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 +166.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +94.9%
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2137.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2137.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 16.93g 6.36g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 201kcal Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 32mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 222mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 349mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 1069mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.54mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.068mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 15.8µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.21mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.41mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 86mg 78mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.184g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 4.52g 2.29g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 2.86g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.21g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey bacon Beef shank
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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
33%
Turkey bacon
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.