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Beef shank vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef shank and Brotwurst

  • Brotwurst has less Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Zinc 76% more than Brotwurst.
  • Beef shank has 4 times more Iron than Brotwurst. While Beef shank has 3.86mg of Iron, Brotwurst has only 1.03mg.
  • Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +274.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains more ZincZinc +399.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +337.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +366.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1247.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 201kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 33.68g 14.3g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 447mg 281mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.03mg Beef shank
Sugar 2.98g Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.08mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.1mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 134mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 1112mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 30µg 17µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.3mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.06mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.13mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 2.05µg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 9.93g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.13mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.6mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.61mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.08mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.14mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.54mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.68mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.44mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1048mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.64g)
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 ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.