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Beef shank raw vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef shank raw and Brisket raw

  • Beef shank raw has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Brisket raw is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef shank raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 38% more than Brisket raw.
  • Brisket raw has 2 times less Zinc than Beef shank raw. Beef shank raw has 6.94mg of Zinc, while Brisket raw has 4.31mg.
  • Beef shank raw contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6% 34% 87% 24% 189% 87% 8.2% 1.8% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~201mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 51% 108% 21% 108% 416% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.35mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 4% 73%
Protein: 21.75 g
Fats: 3.85 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.03 g
Other: 1.37 g
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +91.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
~equal in Protein ~20.72g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 55% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
41% 55% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef shank raw Brisket raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 shank raw Brisket raw Opinion
Calories 128kcal 155kcal Brisket raw
Protein 21.75g 20.72g Beef shank raw
Fats 3.85g 7.37g Brisket raw
Cholesterol 39mg 62mg Beef shank raw
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Brisket raw
Calcium 20mg 5mg Beef shank raw
Potassium 387mg 330mg Beef shank raw
Iron 2.32mg 1.92mg Beef shank raw
Copper 0.071mg 0.08mg Brisket raw
Zinc 6.94mg 4.31mg Beef shank raw
Phosphorus 204mg 201mg Beef shank raw
Sodium 63mg 79mg Beef shank raw
Vitamin E 0.32mg Brisket raw
Manganese 0.014mg 0.014mg
Selenium 17.7µg 16.4µg Beef shank raw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.17mg Beef shank raw
Vitamin B3 5.74mg 3.94mg Beef shank raw
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.35mg
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.42mg Beef shank raw
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2.43µg Beef shank raw
Vitamin K 1.3µg Brisket raw
Folate 8µg 7µg Beef shank raw
Choline 86.5mg Brisket raw
Saturated Fat 1.28g 2.59g Beef shank raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.76g 3.46g Brisket raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.23g Brisket raw
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.232mg Beef shank raw
Threonine 0.95mg 0.905mg Beef shank raw
Isoleucine 0.978mg 0.931mg Beef shank raw
Leucine 1.719mg 1.637mg Beef shank raw
Lysine 1.81mg 1.724mg Beef shank raw
Methionine 0.557mg 0.53mg Beef shank raw
Phenylalanine 0.849mg 0.809mg Beef shank raw
Valine 1.058mg 1.008mg Beef shank raw
Histidine 0.745mg 0.709mg Beef shank raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef shank raw Brisket raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Beef shank raw
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef shank raw
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw 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 shank raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169441/nutrients
  2. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.