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Turkey bacon vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey bacon and beef shank

  • Turkey bacon has less vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 108% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 17 times more sodium than beef shank. Turkey bacon has 1069mg of sodium, while beef shank has 64mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +175.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +313%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +166.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +94.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.3%
~equal in Water ~58.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
43% 53% 4%
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 +117.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2137.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey bacon Beef shank
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Beef shank DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 3.79µg 108%
Zinc 2.54mg 10.49mg 72%
Sodium 1069mg 64mg 44%
Protein 15.94g 33.68g 35%
Iron 1.4mg 3.86mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.21g 30%
Selenium 15.8µg 30µg 26%
Fats 16.93g 6.36g 16%
Copper 0.068mg 0.172mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.89mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.52g 2.29g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.37mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.14mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 2.86g 8%
Phosphorus 222mg 263mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.41mg 5%
Calcium 80mg 32mg 5%
Potassium 349mg 447mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 30mg 3%
Cholesterol 86mg 78mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.21mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 201kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0%
Threonine 1.471mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0%
Leucine 2.662mg 0%
Lysine 2.802mg 0%
Methionine 0.862mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0%
Valine 1.638mg 0%
Histidine 1.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Beef shank
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.