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Beef shank vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef shank and lamb loin

  • Beef shank has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, and copper; however, lamb loin is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 66% more than lamb loin.
  • Beef shank has 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb loin. While beef shank has 0.37mg of vitamin B6, lamb loin has only 0.11mg.
  • Beef shank 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 Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
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 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.7%
Contains more IronIron +82.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
~equal in Sodium ~64mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +270.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~52.5g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +790.5%

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 Lamb loin
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Lamb loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 2.21µg 66%
Zinc 10.49mg 3.41mg 64%
Saturated fat 2.29g 10.24g 36%
Fats 6.36g 23.59g 27%
Iron 3.86mg 2.12mg 22%
Protein 33.68g 22.55g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.11mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.86g 9.68g 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 263mg 180mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.87g 11%
Selenium 30µg 24.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 7.1mg 8%
Copper 0.172mg 0.119mg 6%
Potassium 447mg 246mg 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 95mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.65mg 5%
Calories 201kcal 309kcal 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.24mg 2%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 23mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sodium 64mg 64mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 1.471mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.514mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 2.662mg 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 2.802mg 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.862mg 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.638mg 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 1.153mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Beef shank
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
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 ($)

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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.