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Bockwurst vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Beef shank

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B5, and Manganese, yet Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 122% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 12 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Bockwurst contains 756mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +235.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.5%

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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +340.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.89mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.37mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +306.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +53.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.1%
~equal in Water ~58.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +359.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1008.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Beef shank
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Beef shank Opinion
Calories 301kcal 201kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 25.87g 6.36g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 0g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 78mg Beef shank
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Beef shank
Calcium 41mg 32mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 1.15mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Sugar 1.33g Beef shank
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.07mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 169mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 756mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.02mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.14mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.21mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.41mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.37mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 10µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 2.86g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.21g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.377mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.107mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.166mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.333mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.767mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.513mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Beef shank
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
54%
Bockwurst
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.