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Beef shank vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef shank and turkey meat

  • Beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef shank is 115% higher.
  • Beef shank contains 4 times more zinc than turkey meat. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of zinc, while turkey meat contains 2.48mg.
  • Beef shank contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87%
Contains more IronIron +254.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +323%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.8µg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more OtherOther +264.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +909%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.155g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.647g

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.02µg 115%
Zinc 10.49mg 2.48mg 73%
Iron 3.86mg 1.09mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 9.573mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.616mg 19%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.119g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.948mg 11%
Cholesterol 78mg 109mg 10%
Protein 33.68g 28.55g 10%
Copper 0.172mg 0.093mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.045mg 8%
Potassium 447mg 239mg 6%
Phosphorus 263mg 223mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.281mg 5%
Calcium 32mg 14mg 2%
Sodium 64mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Fats 6.36g 7.39g 2%
Saturated fat 2.29g 2.155g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.86g 2.647g 1%
Calories 201kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Selenium 30µg 29.8µg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.471mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 2.662mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.802mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.862mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.638mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 1.153mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Beef shank
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 - 39mg)
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)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.