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Brotwurst vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brotwurst and Beef shank

  • Brotwurst has less Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Zinc 76% more than Brotwurst.
  • Brotwurst has 17 times more Sodium than Beef shank. While Brotwurst has 1112mg of Sodium, Beef shank has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +274.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +399.5%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +76.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +274.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +399.5%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Selenium +76.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +337.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Protein +135.5%
Contains more Water +13.5%
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 Fats +337.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Protein +135.5%
Contains more Water +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1247.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1247.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 27.8g 6.36g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 201kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Beef shank
Calcium 48mg 32mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 134mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 281mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 1112mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.1mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.08mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.14mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.21mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.6mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.08mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.14mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.37mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.68mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.44mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 63mg 78mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 2.86g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.21g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Beef shank
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
40%
Brotwurst
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1048mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.64g)
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 ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.