Roast beef vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Roast beef and Beef shank
- Roast beef has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- Beef shank contains 13 times less Sodium than Roast beef. Roast beef contains 853mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 PotassiumPotassium | +44.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 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 WaterWater | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 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 | -42.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 3.69g | 6.36g |
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| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 647mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 3.2mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 853mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.7µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 3.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g |
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| Choline | 43.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.318g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.521g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)