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Corned beef vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corned beef and Meatball different?

  • Corned beef is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Corned beef is 32% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 3 times more Zinc than Meatball. While Corned beef contains 4.58mg of Zinc, Meatball contains only 1.66mg.
  • Meatball has less Cholesterol.

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties used in this article.

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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
4
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6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.4%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.4%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.77

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
2
:
8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +446.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +446.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
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2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +56%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +1614.9%
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +56%
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +1614.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
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1
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 18.17g 14.4g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0.47g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 251kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 8mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.86mg 1.77mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 125mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 145mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 973mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 4.58mg 1.66mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.123mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 32.8µg 15.3µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.202mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 7.627g Corned beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 9.188g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.