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Beef broiled vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef broiled and Beef shank?

  • Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Beef broiled.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Beef shank has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beef broiled. Beef broiled has 5.895g of Saturated Fat, while Beef shank has 2.29g.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types in this comparison.

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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 +77.8%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.2%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.2%
Contains more Copper +102.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.89
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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 B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.89
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Equal in Water - 58.21
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 +142.3%
Contains more Protein +29.9%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Beef shank Opinion
Protein 25.93g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 15.41g 6.36g Beef broiled
Calories 250kcal 201kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 18mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 2.6mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 198mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 318mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 72mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 6.31mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.085mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.012mg 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 21.5µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.41mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.37mg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.72mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.45mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.54mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.478mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.914mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.604mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Beef shank
Trans Fat 0.572g Beef shank
Saturated Fat 5.895g 2.29g Beef shank
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 2.86g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.21g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
52%
Beef broiled
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.605g)
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)
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.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.