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Vienna sausage vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vienna sausage and Beef shank

  • Vienna sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
  • Beef shank contains 14 times less Sodium than Vienna sausage. Vienna sausage contains 879mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork 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 +220%
Contains more Iron +338.6%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.7%
Contains more Potassium +342.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +338.6%
Contains more Magnesium +328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +436.7%
Contains more Potassium +342.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.5%

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 B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 0% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 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 B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +205%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Protein +220.8%
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 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 +205%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Protein +220.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 0g Vienna sausage
Protein 10.5g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 19.4g 6.36g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 0g Vienna sausage
Calories 230kcal 201kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 10mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 0.88mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 7mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 49mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 101mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 879mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 1.6mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.03mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 16.9µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.22mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 4µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.357mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.557mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 0.797mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 0.791mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.265mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.573mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.273mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 87mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 7.125g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 2.86g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 0.21g Vienna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vienna sausage Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
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
24%
Vienna sausage
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 815mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.835g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.