Meatball vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between meatball and beef shank
- Meatball has more manganese and vitamin B5; however, beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 116% more than meatball.
- Beef shank has 14 times less manganese than meatball. Meatball has 0.282mg of manganese, while beef shank has 0.02mg.
- Beef shank contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1310% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +531.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +279% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
~equal in
Other
~1.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 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 | +221.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1493.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 3.79µg | 116% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 10.49mg | 80% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 33.68g | 39% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 30µg | 27% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 64mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 3.86mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 2.29g | 24% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 6.36g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 0.21g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 5.89mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 2.86g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.41mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 36µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.172mg | 5% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 201kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 447mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 263mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | 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
36%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.337g)
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 minerals?
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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.