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Corned beef vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corned beef and Luncheon meat

  • Corned beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Iron, while Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 30% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 5 times less Copper than Corned beef. Corned beef contains 0.154mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Luncheon meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +106.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
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 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Zinc +113%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +106.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16
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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 17.5
Equal in Other - 2.82
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 17.5
Equal in Other - 2.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.6%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 18.17g 17.5g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 12.77g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 251kcal 189kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 5mg Corned beef
Iron 1.86mg 0.97mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 125mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 145mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 973mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 4.58mg 2.15mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.03mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 32.8µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.16mg
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Folate 6µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.92µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 6.34g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 5.685g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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

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.