Beef shank vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef shank and steak
- Beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1, yet steak is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B2.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 66% more than steak.
- Beef shank contains 2 times more copper than steak. While beef shank contains 0.172mg of copper, steak contains only 0.085mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef shank is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean, only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.1% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~55.59g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 2.2µg | 66% |
| Zinc | 10.49mg | 6.34mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 2.29g | 8.443g | 28% |
| Fats | 6.36g | 19.02g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.86mg | 2.4mg | 18% |
| Protein | 33.68g | 24.85g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.86g | 9.171g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 263mg | 163mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.085mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 279mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 5.149mg | 5% |
| Calories | 201kcal | 271kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 31.8µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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.