Banana vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are Banana and Beef shank different?
- Banana is richer in Manganese, while Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 158% more than Banana.
- Banana contains 14 times more Manganese than Beef shank. Banana contains 0.27mg of Manganese, while Beef shank contains 0.02mg.
- Banana is lower in Saturated Fat.
Bananas, raw and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1384.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6893.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1095.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2989.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1827.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8837.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 89kcal | 201kcal |
|
| Protein | 1.09g | 33.68g |
|
| Fats | 0.33g | 6.36g |
|
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg |
|
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 0g |
|
| Carbs | 22.84g | 0g |
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg |
|
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg |
|
| Calcium | 5mg | 32mg |
|
| Potassium | 358mg | 447mg |
|
| Iron | 0.26mg | 3.86mg |
|
| Sugar | 12.23g |
|
|
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g |
|
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.172mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 10.49mg |
|
| Starch | 5.38g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 263mg |
|
| Sodium | 1mg | 64mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 0IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.02mg |
|
| Selenium | 1µg | 30µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.14mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.21mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 5.89mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.41mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.37mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.79µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
|
|
| Folate | 20µg | 10µg |
|
| Choline | 9.8mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 2.29g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 2.86g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.21g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.377mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 1.471mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 1.514mg |
|
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 2.662mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 2.802mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.862mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 1.315mg |
|
| Valine | 0.047mg | 1.638mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 1.153mg |
|
| Fructose | 4.85g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
15%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.178g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.