Bratwurst vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bratwurst and beef shank
- Bratwurst has more vitamin B1; however, beef shank is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Beef shank covers your daily zinc needs 73% more than bratwurst.
- Beef shank has 13 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of sodium, while beef shank has 64mg.
- Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of beef shank is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked 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 more ManganeseManganese | +105% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more IronIron | +286% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +314.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.1% |
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
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 | +179.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +652.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 10.49mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 3.79µg | 47% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 33.68g | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 3.86mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 64mg | 34% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 6.36g | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 30µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.14mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 263mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 2.29g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 5.89mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 2.86g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.21g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 447mg | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 201kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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.