Polish sausage vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Polish sausage and beef shank
- Polish sausage has more vitamin B1; however, beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Beef shank covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 117% more than Polish sausage.
- Polish sausage has 24 times more sodium than beef shank. While Polish sausage has 1540mg of sodium, beef shank has only 64mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 | +145% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +338.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +258.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +286.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +205% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.4% |
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 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 | +239.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
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 | 0.98µg | 3.79µg | 117% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 10.49mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1540mg | 64mg | 64% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 3.86mg | 37% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 33.68g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 0.14mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.01g | 2.29g | 26% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 30µg | 22% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 6.36g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 263mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 2.86g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.443mg | 5.89mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.37mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.172mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 447mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.79g | 0.21g | 4% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 201kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.591mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.611mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.076mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.11mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.379mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.444mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
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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
32%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage 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 - 1476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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.