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

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What are the differences between Turkey sausage and Beef shank?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 in Beef shank is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 125% more.
  • Beef shank contains 10 times less Sodium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 639mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains more IronIron +260.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +252%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +379.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +184.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
~equal in Water ~58.21g
~equal in Other ~1.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 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 +80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2117.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Beef shank Opinion
Calories 235kcal 201kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 15.42g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 18.09g 6.36g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Carbs 1.56g 0g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 160mg 78mg Beef shank
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 32mg
Potassium 229mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 1.07mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Copper 0.111mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.98mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 155mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 639mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.02mg Beef shank
Selenium 0µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 10µg Beef shank
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 2.86g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.21g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.686mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.229mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.453mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.447mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.819mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.481mg 1.153mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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
24%
Turkey sausage
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
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 - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.