Chicken thigh vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken thigh and beef shank
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B3, yet beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, copper, and potassium.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 144% more than chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than beef shank. While chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of vitamin B5, beef shank contains only 0.41mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beef shank is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 | +35% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +276% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1048.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.9% |
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1057.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 3.79µg | 144% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 10.49mg | 70% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 3.86mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.41mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 30µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.21g | 15% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 33.68g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.172mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 263mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 5.89mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 78mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 447mg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 6.36g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 2.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
33%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.