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Corned beef vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corned beef and Beef

  • Corned beef is higher in Selenium, and Copper, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 42% more than Corned beef.
  • Corned beef contains 14 times more Sodium than Beef. While Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, Beef contains only 72mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Contains more Copper +81.2%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Copper +81.2%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.9%
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Equal in Water - 57.98
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.9%
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 25.93g Beef
Fats 18.98g 15.41g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 250kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 18mg Beef
Iron 1.86mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Beef
Phosphorus 125mg 198mg Beef
Potassium 145mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 973mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 4.58mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.085mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.012mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 21.5µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.046mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.176mg Beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.658mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 6µg 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.2µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.094mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.72mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.822mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.45mg Beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.54mg Beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.725mg Beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.604mg Beef
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.572g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 6.668g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.484g Corned beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Corned beef
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.