Game vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Game and Beef shank
- Game has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Beef shank is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Beef shank covers your daily need of Zinc 80% more than Game.
- Game has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Beef shank. While Game has 0.73mg of Vitamin B2, Beef shank has only 0.21mg.
- Beef shank has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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 CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +524.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.6% |
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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.45 g
Fats:
2.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.9 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.58 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 | -57.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +354% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 150kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 29.45g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 2.67g | 6.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 126mg | 78mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 372mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 4.2mg | 3.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 1.68mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 64mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 12.9µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.73mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.97g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.58g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.362mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.126mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.489mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.462mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.838mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.166mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.31mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.401mg | 1.153mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.