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.
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Calcium
+122.2%
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Potassium
+16.9%
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Zinc
+72.2%
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Iron
+34.1%
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Magnesium
+57.1%
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Copper
+73.2%
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Selenium
+29.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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Calcium
+122.2%
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Potassium
+16.9%
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Zinc
+72.2%
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Iron
+34.1%
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Magnesium
+57.1%
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Copper
+73.2%
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Selenium
+29.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+91.3%
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Vitamin B5
+40%
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Vitamin B6
+88%
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Vitamin B12
+35.4%
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Vitamin B2
+18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Folate - 8
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+91.3%
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Vitamin B5
+40%
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Vitamin B6
+88%
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Vitamin B12
+35.4%
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Vitamin B2
+18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Folate - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+51%
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Fats
+539%
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Other
+128.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
Protein:
21.75 g
Fats:
3.85 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.03 g
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1.37 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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Water
+51%
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Fats
+539%
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+128.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+483.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+566.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.15 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Saturated Fat
-86.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+483.5%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.75g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 3.85g | 24.6g |
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| Calories | 128kcal | 324kcal |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 3.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 204mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 387mg | 331mg |
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| Sodium | 63mg | 57mg |
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| Zinc | 6.94mg | 4.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.071mg | 0.123mg |
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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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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.46µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 85mg |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
61%
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 Sugar?
Beef shank raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.