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Beef Shank, Raw

Beef Shank, Raw

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Beef shank is a lean, muscular cut sourced from the cow's leg, characterized by its dense connective tissue and signature cross-cut bone containing marrow. This economical cut becomes tender only through slow, moist cooking methods like braising, which break down its abundant collagen into gelatin. While relatively low in fat, it provides substantial protein, iron, and zinc, with the marrow adding trace minerals and a rich flavor foundation to broths and stews.

Macro Impact

A 4 oz serving contains 159 calories, 24g protein, 0g carbs, and 7g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size4 oz (113.4 g)
Amount per serving
Calories159
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g
9%
Saturated Fat3g
14%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat3g
Cholesterol71mg
24%
Sodium78mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein24g
Vitamin D0.5mcg
2%
Calcium14mg
1%
Iron3mg
14%
Potassium395mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
7 / 78 g
9%
Monounsaturated
3 / 31 g
10%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
3 / 23 g
12%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
71 / 300 g
24%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
24 / 80 g
31%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
26%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
73%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
60%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
85%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
52%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
49%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
88%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
83%
Valine
1 / 2 g
62%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
3 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
7%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
19%
Niacin, B3
7 / 15 mg
44%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
14%
Pyridoxine, B6
1 / 1 mg
43%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
3 / 2 mcg
112%
Folate
9 / 400 mcg
2%
Vitamin A
3 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
3%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
14 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
11%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
20%
Magnesium
20 / 370 mg
6%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
212 / 700 mg
30%
Potassium
395 / 3k mg
13%
Selenium
14 / 55 mcg
25%
Sodium
78 / 2.3k mg
3%
Zinc
7 / 10 mg
73%
Chromium
5 / 30 mcg
15%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
1 / 150 mcg
1%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
82 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
110 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169441.
  2. 2.Beef, shin + leg (shank), raw. Frida. Public Food Key 870.

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