Beef shank vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef shank and frankfurter
- The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and copper in beef shank is higher than in frankfurter.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 100% more than frankfurter.
- Frankfurter has 5 times less zinc than beef shank. Beef shank has 10.49mg of zinc, while frankfurter has 2.03mg.
- Beef shank contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.
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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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +221.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +191.3% |
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 | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.6% |
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:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +345% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.1% |
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Water
~53.94g
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
10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +321.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 1.38µg | 100% |
| Zinc | 10.49mg | 2.03mg | 77% |
| Protein | 33.68g | 11.16g | 45% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 992mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 2.29g | 10.979g | 39% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 10.3µg | 36% |
| Fats | 6.36g | 28.3g | 34% |
| Iron | 3.86mg | 1.2mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 2.028mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.86g | 12.048g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 263mg | 152mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.185mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.043mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.055mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.018mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.6mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 316kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Potassium | 447mg | 316mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 0.765g | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.31g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 0.994mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 0.608mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.689g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.