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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.
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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
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%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
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.
Beef shank Frankfurter
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 Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 201kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 33.68g 11.16g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 78mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 12mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 316mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.2mg Beef shank
Sugar 1.31g Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.055mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.03mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 152mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 992mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 30µg 10.3µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.018mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.043mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 2.028mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.185mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.38µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.979g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.121mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.519mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.58mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.994mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.055mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.319mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.487mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.608mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.362mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.689g)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.