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Beef shank vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef shank and Goat?

  • Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Goat is richer in Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 108% more.
  • Goat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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 Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +99.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.2%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Equal in Iron - 3.73
Equal in Potassium - 405
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +99.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.2%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Equal in Iron - 3.73
Equal in Potassium - 405

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +109.9%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 1.66
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +109.9%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.23
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.23

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 Goat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Goat Opinion
Protein 33.68g 27.1g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 3.03g Beef shank
Calories 201kcal 143kcal Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 17mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 3.73mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 0mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 201mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 405mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 86mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 5.27mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.303mg Goat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.042mg Goat
Selenium 30µg 11.8µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.09mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.95mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.19µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.471mg 1.29mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 1.371mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 2.258mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 2.016mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.726mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.941mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 1.452mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.565mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 75mg Goat
Saturated Fat 2.29g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 1.36g Beef shank
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 0.23g Goat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Goat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
65%
Beef shank
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
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 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.