Beef shank vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef shank and leberkäse different?
- Beef shank is richer in zinc, while leberkäse is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Leberkäse covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 865% more than beef shank.
- Beef shank contains 3 times more zinc than leberkäse. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of zinc, while leberkäse contains 3.7mg.
- Beef shank is lower in cholesterol.
- Leberkäse has a higher glycemic index (28) than beef shank (0).
Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Liver cheese, pork types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +960.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +762.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +547.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +940% |
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:
15.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
53.6 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +302.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Water
~53.6g
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
8.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1528.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 24.55µg | 865% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5252µg | 584% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 2.227mg | 155% |
| Iron | 3.86mg | 10.83mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 3.536mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 10.49mg | 3.7mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 1225mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 11.768mg | 37% |
| Protein | 33.68g | 15.2g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 174mg | 32% |
| Fats | 6.36g | 25.6g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 2.29g | 8.96g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.86g | 12.26g | 24% |
| Folate | 10µg | 104µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.383mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 3.42g | 21% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 36.5µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 263mg | 207mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.47mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 226mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.212mg | 6% |
| Calories | 201kcal | 304kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.631mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.331mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.393mg | 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
60%
463%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.