Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw vs. Beef shank raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw and beef shank raw
- Beef, variety meats, and by-products, spleen, raw has more iron, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, beef shank raw is richer in zinc and vitamin B6.
- Beef, variety meats, and by-products, spleen, raw covers your daily iron needs 528% more than beef shank raw.
- Beef shank raw contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw 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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1820.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +421.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +251.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +571.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.3 g
Fats:
3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.2 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
21.75 g
Fats:
3.85 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.03 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~73.03g
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.22 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 44.55mg | 2.32mg | 528% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.68µg | 3.33µg | 98% |
| Selenium | 62.2µg | 17.7µg | 81% |
| Cholesterol | 263mg | 39mg | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 45.5mg | 0mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 2.11mg | 6.94mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.47mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.4mg | 5.74mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.081mg | 0.35mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 204mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
| Protein | 18.3g | 21.75g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.073mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.78g | 1.76g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 1.28g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 128kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 387mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 3g | 3.85g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.22g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.72mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.706mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.616mg | 1.719mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.323mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.337mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.101mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
92%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
233%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.