Beef Liver vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef Liver and beef shank
- Beef Liver is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B6, yet beef shank is richer in zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver is 2783% higher.
- Beef shank contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 IronIron | +69.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +8204.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1680% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1531% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1634.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1762.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2430% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 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 ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
~equal in
Other
~1.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +428.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 3.79µg | 2783% |
| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.172mg | 1568% |
| Vitamin A | 9442µg | 0µg | 1049% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 0.21mg | 247% |
| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 0.41mg | 134% |
| Cholesterol | 396mg | 78mg | 106% |
| Choline | 426mg | 77% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 5.89mg | 73% |
| Folate | 253µg | 10µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.37mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 10.49mg | 47% |
| Iron | 6.54mg | 3.86mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 497mg | 263mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 36.1µg | 30µg | 11% |
| Protein | 29.08g | 33.68g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 0.21g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.124g | 2.86g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 352mg | 447mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.947g | 2.29g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.13g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.26g | 6.36g | 2% |
| Calories | 191kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.365g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.215mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.67mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.761mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g | N/A |
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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
1097%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.