Rabbit Meat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rabbit Meat and beef shank different?
- Rabbit Meat is higher in vitamin B12 and iron; however, beef shank is richer in zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rabbit Meat is 113% higher.
- Rabbit Meat contains 2 times more cholesterol than beef shank. While rabbit Meat contains 123mg of cholesterol, beef shank contains only 78mg.
Game meat, rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed 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 | +25.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +340.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.02 g
Fats:
3.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.37 g
Other:
2.1 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Contains more FatsFats | +81.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~33.68g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.68 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 | -54.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +223.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.1% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 6.51µg | 3.79µg | 113% |
Zinc | 2.38mg | 10.49mg | 74% |
Selenium | 15.2µg | 30µg | 27% |
Choline | 129.9mg | 24% | |
Cholesterol | 123mg | 78mg | 15% |
Iron | 4.85mg | 3.86mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.21mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
Saturated fat | 1.05g | 2.29g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 2.86g | 5% |
Fats | 3.51g | 6.36g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.4mg | 5.89mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 240mg | 263mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 343mg | 447mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.68g | 0.21g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Calories | 173kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
Protein | 33.02g | 33.68g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 45mg | 64mg | 1% |
Calcium | 18mg | 32mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 31mg | 30mg | 0% |
Copper | 0.176mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.477mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.567mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.573mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.891mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.826mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.355mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.678mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.926mg | 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
86%

60%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%

85%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rabbit Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rabbit Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)
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.