T bone steak vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between T bone steak and Beef shank
- T bone steak is richer in Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef shank is 79% higher.
- T bone steak contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef shank. T bone steak contains 0.758mg of Vitamin B6, while Beef shank contains 0.37mg.
- Beef shank contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.48 g
Fats:
11.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 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 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 217kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 27.48g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 11.05g | 6.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 81mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 280mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 3.57mg | 3.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 4.69mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 68mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 30.4µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.292mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.307mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.758mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.89µg | 3.79µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.595g |
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| Choline | 66.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.6g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.159g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.325mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 1.349mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.343mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 2.46mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 2.74mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.762mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.143mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.421mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.05mg | 1.153mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.373g |
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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
52%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
T bone steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
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 ($)