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Corned beef vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corned beef and Beef sirloin

  • Corned beef has more Copper, however, Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need of Sodium 39% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Corned beef has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Beef sirloin. While Corned beef has 6.34g of Saturated Fat, Beef sirloin has only 1.915g.
  • Beef sirloin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
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8
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Copper +81.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Copper +81.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.92

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
4
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6
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
Corned beef
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%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
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2
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +277.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +339%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Equal in Water - 63.58
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +277.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +339%
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
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1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%

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 sirloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 18.98g 5.03g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 177kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.86mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 125mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 145mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 973mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 4.58mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.154mg 0.085mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.163mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 6µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.47µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.4µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.726mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.445mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.536mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.473mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.901mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.58mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 98mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 6.34g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 2.006g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.185g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Beef sirloin
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 sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 907mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.425g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.