Beef shank vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef shank and beef ribs
- 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 for beef shank is 61% higher.
- Beef shank contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than beef ribs. Beef shank contains 0.14mg of vitamin B1, while beef ribs contain 0.07mg.
- Beef shank contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean, only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 B3Vitamin B3 | +61.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 2.33µg | 61% |
Saturated fat | 2.29g | 12.29g | 45% |
Zinc | 10.49mg | 5.76mg | 43% |
Fats | 6.36g | 30.49g | 37% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.86g | 13.04g | 25% |
Protein | 33.68g | 22.8g | 22% |
Iron | 3.86mg | 2.33mg | 19% |
Selenium | 30µg | 21.2µg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 3.64mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 263mg | 172mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.23mg | 11% |
Calories | 201kcal | 372kcal | 9% |
Copper | 0.172mg | 0.088mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1.05g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
Potassium | 447mg | 290mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 85mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
Calcium | 32mg | 10mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 20mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
Sodium | 64mg | 64mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.638mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +186.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +379.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +355.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |