Pork vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork and beef shank
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 129% more than pork.
- Beef shank has 6 times less vitamin B1 than pork. Pork has 0.877mg of vitamin B1, while beef shank has 0.14mg.
- Beef shank contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled 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 SeleniumSelenium | +51% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +343.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +338.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +526.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +441.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.6% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +471.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 3.79µg | 129% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 10.49mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.14mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 3.86mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 30µg | 28% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 2.29g | 13% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 33.68g | 13% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 6.36g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.172mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 2.86g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.21g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 5.89mg | 5% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 201kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 263mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 447mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
55%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)