Beef ribs vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beef ribs and Beef shank
- Beef shank is richer than Beef ribs in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 61% higher.
- Beef ribs contain 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef shank. Beef ribs contain 12.29g of Saturated Fat, while Beef shank contains 2.29g.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +379.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +355.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 372kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 22.8g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 30.49g | 6.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 290mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 2.33mg | 3.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 5.76mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 64mg | |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 21.2µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 3.79µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.29g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.04g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 1.802mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 1.897mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.781mg | 1.153mg |
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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
39%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)