Pork bacon vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork bacon and beef shank different?
- Pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Beef shank covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than pork bacon.
- Pork bacon contains 34 times more sodium than beef shank. Pork bacon contains 2193mg of sodium, while beef shank contains 64mg.
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +148.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +226.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +580.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +307.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +364.9% |
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Protein
~33.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 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 | +566.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2213.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 3.79µg | 110% |
| Sodium | 2193mg | 64mg | 93% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 10.49mg | 65% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 6.36g | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 2.29g | 54% |
| Selenium | 59µg | 30µg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 2.86g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 263mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 0.21g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 5.89mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 3.86mg | 30% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 201kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.14mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 0.41mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 33.68g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 447mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.172mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | 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
54%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - 2129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.897g)
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 ($)