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

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What are the differences between Beef shank and Turkey sausage?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 in Beef shank is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 125% more.
  • Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types 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.
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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains more IronIron +260.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +252%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +379.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
Contains more FatsFats +184.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.12g
~equal in Other ~1.81g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2117.6%

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 sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 201kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 33.68g 15.42g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 160mg Beef shank
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 32mg
Potassium 447mg 229mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.07mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.111mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.98mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 155mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 639mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 30µg 0µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.054mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.165mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 3.692mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.208mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 0.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 10µg 4µg Beef shank
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 2.29g 3.839g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.175mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.686mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.802mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.229mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.453mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.447mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.612mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.819mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.481mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
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 - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.