Beef shank raw vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Beef shank raw and Beef tenderloin?
- Beef shank raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Beef tenderloin is higher in Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
- Beef tenderloin has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Beef shank raw. Beef shank raw has 5.74mg of Vitamin B3, while Beef tenderloin has 3mg.
- Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.75 g
Fats:
3.85 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.03 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +51% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +539% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.9g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +483.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +566.7% |
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 128kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 21.75g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 3.85g | 24.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 387mg | 331mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.071mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 6.94mg | 4.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 204mg | 203mg |
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| Sodium | 63mg | 57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.014mg | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.74mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.35mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.46µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Choline | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.28g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.76g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15g | 1g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 0.95mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.978mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 1.719mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 1.81mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.849mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 1.058mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.745mg | 0.818mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
57%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.44g)
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 ($)
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.
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.