Luncheon meat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between luncheon meat and beef shank
- Luncheon meat has more selenium; however, beef shank has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% more.
- Luncheon meat has 13 times more sodium than beef shank. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while beef shank has 64mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 | +85% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49% |
| Contains more IronIron | +297.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +473.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +387.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +312% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +645.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 3.79µg | 120% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 10.49mg | 76% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 3.86mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 64mg | 33% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 33.68g | 32% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.172mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 30µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 263mg | 13% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 12.77g | 6.36g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.21g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 2.29g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 2.86g | 7% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 447mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 5.89mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.662mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.802mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
54%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.654g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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.