Italian sausage vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Italian sausage and beef shank?
- Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1; however, beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
- Beef shank contains 12 times less sodium than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 743mg of sodium, while beef shank contains 64mg.
- Beef shank has a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types in this article.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +338.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +329.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 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 | +498.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1575.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 3.79µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 10.49mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.14mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 2.86g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 2.29g | 36% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 6.36g | 32% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 3.86mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 64mg | 30% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 33.68g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.21g | 22% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 30µg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 263mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 5.89mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 201kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 447mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
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
47%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.905g)
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 - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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.