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Beef shank vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef shank and Canadian bacon?

  • Beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and vitamin B6, while Canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 140% higher.
  • Canadian bacon has 7 times less iron than beef shank. Beef shank has 3.86mg of iron, while Canadian bacon has 0.56mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in sodium.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this comparison.

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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% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more IronIron +589.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +173%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 8.2% 3% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +781.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +163.4%
~equal in Water ~62.5g

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
37% 45% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%

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 Canadian bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Canadian bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.43µg 140%
Zinc 10.49mg 1.73mg 80%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.669mg 44%
Iron 3.86mg 0.56mg 41%
Sodium 64mg 993mg 40%
Selenium 30µg 50.4µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 9.988mg 26%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Potassium 447mg 999mg 16%
Copper 0.172mg 0.063mg 12%
Protein 33.68g 28.31g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.28mg 7%
Phosphorus 263mg 309mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.29g 1.039g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.72mg 6%
Fats 6.36g 2.78g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.86g 1.255g 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg 4%
Calories 201kcal 146kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.185mg 2%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 0.485g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.8g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.8g N/A
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Manganese 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 1.471mg 1.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.514mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.662mg 2.294mg 0%
Lysine 2.802mg 2.479mg 0%
Methionine 0.862mg 0.764mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.638mg 1.41mg 0%
Histidine 1.153mg 1.134mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Canadian bacon
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
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
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.
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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.