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Corned beef vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corned beef and Ground chicken

  • Corned beef has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken has 13 times less Sodium than Corned beef. Corned beef has 973mg of Sodium, while Ground chicken has 75mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +148.4%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +366.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Calcium - 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 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +148.4%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.2%
Contains more Potassium +366.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Calcium - 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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Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
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% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +194.3%
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Equal in Water - 64.92
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +73.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +194.3%
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.4%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Ground chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 18.98g 10.92g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 189kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 1.86mg 0.93mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 125mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 145mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 973mg 75mg Ground chicken
Zinc 4.58mg 1.92mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.062mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.016mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 14.3µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 6µg 2µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.51µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.726mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.445mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.536mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.473mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.901mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.58mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 98mg 107mg Corned beef
Trans Fat 0.087g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 4.879g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Ground chicken
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%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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 ($)

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.