Lamb shoulder vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb shoulder and beef shank
- Lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B5, yet beef shank is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for beef shank is 55% higher.
- Lamb shoulder contains 4 times more saturated fat than beef shank. Lamb shoulder contains 8.74g of saturated fat, while beef shank contains 2.29g.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 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 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +666.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 4.48mg | 10.49mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 3.79µg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 2.29g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.86mg | 23% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 33.68g | 22% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 6.36g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.37mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 2.86g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 263mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.21g | 9% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 447mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.89mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 201kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.45g)
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.