Beef shank vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Beef shank and Meatball
- Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Meatball is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
- Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 116% more than Meatball.
- Meatball has 6 times less Zinc than Beef shank. Beef shank has 10.49mg of Zinc, while Meatball has 1.66mg.
- 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 Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +51% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +531.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1310% |
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 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +279% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~53.67g
~equal in
Other
~1.66g
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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +221.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1493.3% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 201kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 14.4g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 22.21g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 1.66mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 666mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 15.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 3.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 36µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 7.627g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 9.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 3.346g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.337g)
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 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.