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Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw vs. Beef shank raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw and beef shank raw

  • Beef, variety meats, and by-products, thymus, raw is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet beef shank raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for beef, variety meats, and by-products, thymus, raw is 61% higher.
  • Beef shank raw contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats, and by-products, thymus, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.1% 32% 79% 16% 56% 168% 13% 16% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6% 34% 87% 24% 189% 87% 8.2% 1.8% 97%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~387mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.7µg

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 113% 0% 0% 0% 27% 80% 65% 182% 37% 266% 0% 1.5% 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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 51% 108% 21% 108% 416% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 20% 68%
Protein: 12.18 g
Fats: 20.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.8 g
Other: 0 g
22% 4% 73%
Protein: 21.75 g
Fats: 3.85 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.03 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +428.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.03g
~equal in Other ~1.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 39% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.8 g
40% 55% 5%
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 +300.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2433.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw Beef shank raw
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw Beef shank raw DV% diff.
Cholesterol 223mg 39mg 61%
Vitamin B5 3.026mg 0.35mg 54%
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 3.33µg 50%
Zinc 2.06mg 6.94mg 44%
Vitamin C 34mg 0mg 38%
Phosphorus 393mg 204mg 27%
Saturated fat 7.01g 1.28g 26%
Fats 20.35g 3.85g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.8g 0.15g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.47mg 24%
Protein 12.18g 21.75g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.452mg 5.74mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.05g 1.76g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.22mg 10%
Calories 236kcal 128kcal 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.014mg 5%
Copper 0.048mg 0.071mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 2.32mg 3%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.109mg 0.1mg 1%
Selenium 18.1µg 17.7µg 1%
Sodium 96mg 63mg 1%
Potassium 360mg 387mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.44mg 0.95mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.415mg 0.978mg 0%
Leucine 0.813mg 1.719mg 0%
Lysine 1.013mg 1.81mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.557mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.349mg 0.849mg 0%
Valine 0.528mg 1.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0.745mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw Beef shank raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
59%
Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw
57%
Beef shank raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw
54%
Beef shank raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw
Beef, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank raw
Beef shank raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.73g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170194/nutrients
  2. Beef shank raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169441/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.