Beef shank vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Beef shank and Braunschweiger
- Beef shank has more Zinc, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
- Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 679% more.
- Beef shank has 4 times more Zinc than Braunschweiger. Beef shank has 10.49mg of Zinc, while Braunschweiger has 2.81mg.
- Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.
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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 | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +675% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +626.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +724.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +430.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
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:
14.5 g
Fats:
28.5 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +348.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.6% |
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
9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.193 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +345.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1420.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 201kcal | 327kcal |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 14.5g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 28.5g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 180mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 199mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 11.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.24mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 168mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 977mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 14051IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4220µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 1.525mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 8.368mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 3.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 20.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 255.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 9.307g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 12.731g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 3.193g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.145mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.484mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.032mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg | 0.909mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.311mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.553mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg | 0.616mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.32mg |
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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%
340%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.