Liver vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are liver and beef shank different?
- Liver is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, and folate; however, beef shank is richer in zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 620% higher.
- Beef shank has less cholesterol.
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 | +364.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +945.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1064.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +392.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1530% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +354% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 3.79µg | 620% |
| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 0µg | 601% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 3.86mg | 176% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.21mg | 153% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 78mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.41mg | 87% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 30µg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.172mg | 51% |
| Folate | 163µg | 10µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 10.49mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 5.89mg | 16% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 33.68g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 447mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 2.86g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.21g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 2.29g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 263mg | 3% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 6.36g | 3% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 201kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | 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
422%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 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.