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Corned beef vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corned beef and Brisket

  • Corned beef has more Selenium, and Copper, however, Brisket is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Choline, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need of Sodium 40% more than Brisket.
  • Corned beef has 2 times more Copper than Brisket. While Corned beef has 0.154mg of Copper, Brisket has only 0.1mg.
  • Brisket has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +54%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.1%
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
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 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +825%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +825%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Equal in Fats - 18.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.681
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.681

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 18.98g 18.42g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 8mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 1.86mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 125mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 145mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 973mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 4.58mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.154mg 0.1mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 27.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.059mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 6µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.726mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.445mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.536mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.473mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.901mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.58mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 98mg 106mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 7.305g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 7.934g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.681g Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 925mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.