Mutton vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mutton and Beef shank different?
- Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef shank is richer in Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Beef shank is 41% higher.
- Mutton contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Beef shank. While Mutton contains 5.142g of Saturated Fat, Beef shank contains only 2.29g.
Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Protein
~33.68g
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 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 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 234kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 33.43g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 11.09g | 6.36g |
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| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 78mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 409mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 4.76mg | 3.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 5.93mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 135mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 38µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 3.79µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 100.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.142g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.459g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.764mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.975mg | 1.153mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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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
77%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.852g)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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