Beef shank vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Beef shank and Beef tenderloin?
- The amount of Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper in Beef shank is higher than in Beef tenderloin.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Zinc is 59% more.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Beef shank. Beef shank contains 5.89mg of Vitamin B3, while Beef tenderloin contains 3mg.
- Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this article.
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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
+255.6%
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Iron
+24.1%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Phosphorus
+29.6%
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Potassium
+35%
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Zinc
+160.3%
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Copper
+39.8%
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Manganese
+42.9%
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Selenium
+31%
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Sodium
-10.9%
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Calcium
+255.6%
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Iron
+24.1%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Phosphorus
+29.6%
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Potassium
+35%
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Zinc
+160.3%
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Copper
+39.8%
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Manganese
+42.9%
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Selenium
+31%
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Sodium
-10.9%
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
+55.6%
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Vitamin B3
+96.3%
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Vitamin B5
+64%
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Vitamin B6
+48%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+54.1%
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Vitamin B2
+23.8%
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Vitamin B1
+55.6%
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Vitamin B3
+96.3%
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Vitamin B5
+64%
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Vitamin B6
+48%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+54.1%
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Vitamin B2
+23.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+40.9%
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Water
+20.3%
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Fats
+286.8%
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+78.9%
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33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
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0 g
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58.21 g
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1.75 g
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23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
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0 g
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48.37 g
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3.13 g
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Protein
+40.9%
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+20.3%
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Fats
+286.8%
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+78.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-76.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+259.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+376.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Saturated Fat
-76.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+259.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+376.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 33.68g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 24.6g |
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| Calories | 201kcal | 324kcal |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 3.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 331mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 57mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 4.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.123mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.25mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 2.46µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.818mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1g |
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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
65%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.43g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank 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 ($)