Beef shank vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Beef shank and Caribou meat
- Beef shank has more Zinc, and Selenium, while Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 119% higher.
- Caribou meat contains 2 times less Selenium than Beef shank. Beef shank contains 30µg of Selenium, while Caribou meat contains 13.6µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Beef shank 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 Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.
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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.
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Potassium
+44.2%
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Zinc
+99.4%
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Selenium
+120.6%
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Iron
+59.8%
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Copper
+52.9%
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Manganese
+335%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Sodium - 60
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Potassium
+44.2%
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Zinc
+99.4%
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Selenium
+120.6%
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Iron
+59.8%
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Copper
+52.9%
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Manganese
+335%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Sodium - 60
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.
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Vitamin B6
+15.6%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+78.6%
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Vitamin B2
+328.6%
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Vitamin B5
+553.7%
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Vitamin B12
+75.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.79
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Vitamin B6
+15.6%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+78.6%
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Vitamin B2
+328.6%
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Vitamin B5
+553.7%
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Vitamin B12
+75.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.79
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.1%
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Fats
+43.9%
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Other
+93.1%
Equal in Water - 62.43
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
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1.75 g
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
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0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
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Protein
+13.1%
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Fats
+43.9%
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+93.1%
Equal in Water - 62.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+115%
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Saturated Fat
-25.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+195.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Saturated Fat:
1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.62 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+115%
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Saturated Fat
-25.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+195.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 33.68g | 29.77g | |
Fats | 6.36g | 4.42g | |
Calories | 201kcal | 167kcal | |
Calcium | 32mg | 22mg | |
Iron | 3.86mg | 6.17mg | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | |
Phosphorus | 263mg | 233mg | |
Potassium | 447mg | 310mg | |
Sodium | 64mg | 60mg | |
Zinc | 10.49mg | 5.26mg | |
Copper | 0.172mg | 0.263mg | |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.087mg | |
Selenium | 30µg | 13.6µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.4mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.25mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.9mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 5.79mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 2.68mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.32mg | |
Folate | 10µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 6.64µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.4µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.458mg | |
Threonine | 1.471mg | 1.273mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 1.347mg | |
Leucine | 2.662mg | 2.457mg | |
Lysine | 2.802mg | 2.697mg | |
Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.665mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 1.324mg | |
Valine | 1.638mg | 1.399mg | |
Histidine | 1.153mg | 1.179mg | |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg | |
Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 1.7g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.06g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 1.33g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 0.62g |
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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
65%
122%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)