Canadian bacon vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and beef shank?
- Canadian bacon is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and potassium, while beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 140% higher.
- Beef shank has 16 times less sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 993mg of sodium, while beef shank has 64mg.
We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +123.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +589.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +506.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +377.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +781.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 3.79µg | 140% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 10.49mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.14mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 3.86mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 64mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 50.4µg | 30µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 5.89mg | 26% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 999mg | 447mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 33.68g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 263mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 2.29g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 6.36g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 2.86g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 201kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 0.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.8% |
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.9% |
