Beef sirloin vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef sirloin and beef shank
- Beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef shank is 97% higher.
- Beef sirloin contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than beef shank. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of vitamin B6, while beef shank contains 0.37mg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +29.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +157.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.6% |
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Protein
~33.68g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 3.79µg | 97% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 10.49mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.37mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 3.86mg | 24% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 5.89mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 30µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 33.68g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 2.86g | 2% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 6.36g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 263mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 447mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
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
53%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)
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.