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

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The main differences between turkey meat and beef shank

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet beef shank is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef shank is 115% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than beef shank. Turkey meat contains 0.948mg of vitamin B5, while beef shank contains 0.41mg.
  • Beef shank contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87%
Contains more IronIron +254.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +323%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Selenium ~30µg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more OtherOther +264.6%
~equal in Water ~58.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +909%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.29g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.86g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Beef shank DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 3.79µg 115%
Zinc 2.48mg 10.49mg 73%
Iron 1.09mg 3.86mg 35%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 5.89mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.37mg 19%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.21g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.41mg 11%
Cholesterol 109mg 78mg 10%
Protein 28.55g 33.68g 10%
Copper 0.093mg 0.172mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.14mg 8%
Potassium 239mg 447mg 6%
Phosphorus 223mg 263mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.21mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 32mg 2%
Sodium 103mg 64mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Fats 7.39g 6.36g 2%
Saturated fat 2.155g 2.29g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 2.86g 1%
Calories 189kcal 201kcal 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 0g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Selenium 29.8µg 30µg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.377mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 1.471mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.514mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 2.662mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 2.802mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.862mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.315mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 1.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Beef shank
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
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)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.