Beef shank nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Beef shank
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: *Explanation
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 201 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 15.7 (acidic) |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 99% of foods
Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 90% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 86% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 85% of foods
Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 80% of foods
Beef shank calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 201 | |
| Calories in 3 oz | 171 | 85 g |
Beef shank Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
*Explanation
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Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.42mg of 1mg
35%
Vitamin B2:
0.63mg of 1mg
48%
Vitamin B3:
18mg of 16mg
110%
Vitamin B5:
1.2mg of 5mg
25%
Vitamin B6:
1.1mg of 1mg
85%
Folate:
30µg of 400µg
7.5%
Vitamin B12:
11µg of 2µg
474%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 67%
33.7 g of 50 g
33.7 g (67% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.4 g of 65 g
6.4 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
58.2 g of 2,000 g
58.2 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
1131mg of 280mg
404%
Threonine:
4413mg of 1,050mg
420%
Isoleucine:
4542mg of 1,400mg
324%
Leucine:
7986mg of 2,730mg
293%
Lysine:
8406mg of 2,100mg
400%
Methionine:
2586mg of 1,050mg
246%
Phenylalanine:
3945mg of 1,750mg
225%
Valine:
4914mg of 1,820mg
270%
Histidine:
3459mg of 700mg
494%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
All nutrients for Beef shank per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% | 48% |
4.3 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 34g | 80% | 1% |
11.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 6.4g | 10% | 45% |
5.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% | 23% |
4.8 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | 33% |
4.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 32mg | 3% | 43% |
3.9 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 447mg | 13% | 15% |
3 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 3.9mg | 48% | 14% |
1.5 times more than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.17mg | 19% | 34% |
1.2 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 10mg | 95% | 10% |
1.7 times more than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 38% | 21% |
1.4 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 64mg | 3% | 62% |
7.7 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 77% | |
| Selenium | 30µg | 55% | 32% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 16% | 43% |
1.6 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.9mg | 37% | 26% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | 64% |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 28% | 34% |
3.1 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.8µg | 158% | 20% |
5.4 times more than Pork
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| Folate | 10µg | 3% | 62% |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 11% | 44% |
2.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9g | N/A | 45% |
3.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | N/A | 78% |
224.6 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.38mg | 0% | 43% |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 1.5mg | 0% | 43% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.5mg | 0% | 43% |
1.7 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 2.7mg | 0% | 43% |
1.1 times more than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2.8mg | 0% | 43% |
6.2 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.86mg | 0% | 43% |
9 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.3mg | 0% | 43% |
2 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.6mg | 0% | 43% |
1.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 1.2mg | 0% | 43% |
1.5 times more than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
9.8%
Total Fat
6.4g
10%
Saturated Fat 2.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
26%
Cholesterol 78mg
2.8%
Sodium 64mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
34g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
32mg
3.2%
Iron
3.9mg
48%
Potassium
447mg
13%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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