Beef vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef and beef shank
- Beef is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet beef shank is higher in zinc, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Beef shank covers your daily zinc needs 62% more than beef.
- Beef contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than beef shank. While beef contains 0.4mg of vitamin B2, beef shank contains only 0.21mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +775% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.36g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.86g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 10.49mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.37mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 3.79µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 27.55g | 33.68g | 12% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 3.86mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 447mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.21g | 2% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 201kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 2.29g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 263mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 5.89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 6.36g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 2.86g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
76%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)