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Beef shank vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef shank and Bockwurst

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 122% higher.
  • Beef shank contains 5 times more Zinc than Bockwurst. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, while Bockwurst contains 2.07mg.
  • 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 Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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 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% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +235.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%

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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.616mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.1%
Contains more FatsFats +306.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +359.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1008.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 201kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 33.68g 14.03g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 93mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 447mg 270mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.15mg Beef shank
Sugar 1.33g Beef shank
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.172mg 0.1mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.07mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 169mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 756mg Beef shank
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 30µg 11.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 5.616mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.86µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 10µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.256g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.377mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.471mg 0.613mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.677mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.107mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.166mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.333mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.556mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.767mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.513mg Beef shank
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.