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Bologna sausage vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bologna sausage and Beef shank different?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, while Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 119% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 14 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Bologna sausage contains 907mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

Bologna, pork and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types were used in this article.

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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% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
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 ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +401.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.2%

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 0% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +307.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 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 +212.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.1%
~equal in Water ~58.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 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 +240.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +903.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Beef shank Opinion
Calories 247kcal 201kcal Bologna sausage
Protein 15.3g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 19.87g 6.36g Bologna sausage
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0.73g 0g Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 78mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Beef shank
Calcium 11mg 32mg Beef shank
Potassium 281mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 0.77mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Copper 0.08mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.03mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 139mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 907mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.02mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.14mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.41mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef shank
Choline 54.4mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 2.86g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 0.21g Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.641mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.663mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.168mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.204mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.412mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.737mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.482mg 1.153mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Beef shank
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
42%
Bologna sausage
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.