Beef shank vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Beef shank and Brisket raw
- Brisket raw contains less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Phosphorus than Beef shank.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 57% higher.
- Brisket raw contains 6 times less Calcium than Beef shank. Beef shank contains 32mg of Calcium, while Brisket raw contains 5mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Brisket raw is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
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:
20.72 g
Fats:
7.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.29 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~1.62g
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
2.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.23g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 201kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 20.72g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 7.37g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 62mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 4.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 16.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 3.94mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 2.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 86.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 2.59g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 3.46g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 0.23g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.905mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.931mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.637mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.724mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.53mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.809mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg | 1.008mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.709mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.