Turkey breast vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey breast and Beef shank different?
- Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 140% higher.
Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+146.2%
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Iron
+221.7%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+41.4%
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Potassium
+62.5%
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Zinc
+568.2%
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Copper
+132.4%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Selenium
+33.9%
Equal in Sodium - 64
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Calcium
+146.2%
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Iron
+221.7%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+41.4%
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Potassium
+62.5%
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Zinc
+568.2%
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Copper
+132.4%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Selenium
+33.9%
Equal in Sodium - 64
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+51.5%
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Vitamin B6
+29.7%
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Vitamin B1
+141.4%
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Vitamin B2
+82.6%
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Vitamin B3
+13.3%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+802.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+51.5%
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Vitamin B6
+29.7%
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Vitamin B1
+141.4%
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Vitamin B2
+82.6%
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Vitamin B3
+13.3%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin B12
+802.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.4%
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Water
+20.3%
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Protein
+53.9%
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Other
+68.3%
Equal in Fats - 6.36
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
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0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
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Fats
+10.4%
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Water
+20.3%
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Protein
+53.9%
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+68.3%
Equal in Fats - 6.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+690.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.86
Saturated Fat:
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.66 g
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
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Saturated Fat
-16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+690.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.86
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.89g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 6.36g |
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| Calories | 157kcal | 201kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 263mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 10.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.172mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.37mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 3.79µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 1.153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 2.29g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.21g |
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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
29%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.