Beef shank vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beef shank and Game
- Beef shank has more Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Game is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Beef shank covers your daily need of Zinc 80% more than Game.
- Beef shank has 8 times more Calcium than Game. While Beef shank has 32mg of Calcium, Game has only 4mg.
- Game has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Game meat, antelope, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +524.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.6% |
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:
29.45 g
Fats:
2.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.9 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.1% |
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Carbs
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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
0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.58 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +354% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 201kcal | 150kcal |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 29.45g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 2.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 126mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 372mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 4.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.213mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 1.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 210mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 12.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.73mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 0.97g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 0.63g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 0.58g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg | 1.362mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 1.126mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg | 2.489mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg | 2.462mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.838mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 1.166mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg | 1.31mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg | 1.401mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.