Beef shank vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef shank and chicken liver
- Beef shank is higher in zinc, yet chicken liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 533% more than beef shank.
- Beef shank contains 4 times more zinc than chicken liver. While beef shank contains 10.49mg of zinc, chicken liver contains only 2.67mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beef shank is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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 | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +746.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1420.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +337.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5780% |
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:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
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
1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +521.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 16.58µg | 533% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3296µg | 366% |
| Folate | 10µg | 588µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 1.778mg | 121% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 6.233mg | 116% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 345mg | 89% |
| Zinc | 10.49mg | 2.67mg | 71% |
| Iron | 3.86mg | 8.99mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 54.6µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.853mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.492mg | 36% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 35% | |
| Protein | 33.68g | 16.92g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 9.728mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.305mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.255mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 1.306g | 7% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 230mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 263mg | 297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.86g | 1.249g | 4% |
| Calories | 201kcal | 119kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.29g | 1.563g | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.36g | 4.83g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sodium | 64mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.332mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
387%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
108%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
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 - 7mg)
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 ($)
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.