Beef sirloin vs. Beef shank raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef sirloin and beef shank raw
- Beef sirloin has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, beef shank raw is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Beef shank raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than beef sirloin.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more selenium than beef shank raw. While beef sirloin has 38.9µg of selenium, beef shank raw has only 17.7µg.
- Beef shank raw has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison 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, raw.
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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 | +92.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
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 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +126.5% |
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:
21.75 g
Fats:
3.85 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.03 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.2% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
1.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 3.33µg | 78% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 17.7µg | 39% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 5.74mg | 20% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 21.75g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.47mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 39mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 6.94mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 204mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 2.32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 1.28g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 128kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 3.85g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 387mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 1.76g | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.719mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.635g)
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 ($)