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Beef shank vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef shank and Beef sirloin

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 97% higher.
  • Beef shank contains 2 times more Copper than Beef sirloin. Beef shank contains 0.172mg of Copper, while Beef sirloin contains 0.085mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +101%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Potassium ~410mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg
~equal in Sodium ~66mg

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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +196.6%
~equal in Protein ~30.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.4%

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 Beef sirloin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 201kcal 177kcal Beef shank
Protein 33.68g 30.8g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 5.03g Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 81mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 22mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 410mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.92mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.085mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 5.7mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 253mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 66mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.088mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.163mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.47µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 2.29g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 2.006g Beef shank
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 0.185g Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.202mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 1.23mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 1.401mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 2.45mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 2.603mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.802mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 1.217mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 1.528mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.983mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Beef sirloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
60%
Beef shank
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.