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

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Beef shank

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 115% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef shank. Turkey meat contains 0.948mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef shank contains 0.41mg.
  • Beef shank contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 +128.6%
Contains more Iron +254.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Zinc +323%
Contains more Copper +84.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Selenium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +254.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Zinc +323%
Contains more Copper +84.9%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
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 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +264.6%
Equal in Water - 58.21
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +264.6%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +909%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.29
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.86
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +909%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.29
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.
Turkey meat Beef shank
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 7.39g 6.36g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 201kcal Beef shank
Calcium 14mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 1.09mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 223mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 239mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 103mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.48mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.093mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 29.8µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.21mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 5.89mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.41mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.37mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.004mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.925mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.282mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.724mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.902mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.749mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 109mg 78mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.101g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.155g 2.29g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 2.86g Beef shank
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.21g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat 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 - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.