Cervelat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cervelat and Beef shank?
- Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, while Beef shank is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Zinc is 72% higher.
- Beef shank is lower in Sodium.
We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +378.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | +353.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 362kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 17.45g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 30.43g | 6.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.33g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 74mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 44IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 2.04mg | 3.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 2.56mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 111mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 1300mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.31mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.26mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.5µg | 3.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 78.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.51g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.97g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
83%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.22g)
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 - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals