Corned beef vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corned beef and Pork leg
- Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, yet Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Pork leg covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 59% more than Corned beef.
- Corned beef contains 21 times more Sodium than Pork leg. While Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, Pork leg contains only 47mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+60%
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Iron
+118.8%
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Zinc
+137.3%
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Copper
+136.9%
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Selenium
+11.6%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+59.2%
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Potassium
+117.2%
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Sodium
-95.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.023
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Calcium
+60%
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Iron
+118.8%
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Zinc
+137.3%
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Copper
+136.9%
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Selenium
+11.6%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+59.2%
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Potassium
+117.2%
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Sodium
-95.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.023
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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Vitamin B12
+158.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2730.8%
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Vitamin B2
+17.6%
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Vitamin B3
+51%
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Vitamin B5
+63.1%
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Vitamin B6
+74.3%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+158.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2730.8%
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Vitamin B2
+17.6%
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Vitamin B3
+51%
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Vitamin B5
+63.1%
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Vitamin B6
+74.3%
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Folate
+16.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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+110.6%
Equal in Protein - 17.43
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Equal in Water - 62.47
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
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Other
+110.6%
Equal in Protein - 17.43
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Equal in Water - 62.47
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.54
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
Saturated Fat:
6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.67 g
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+200%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.54
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 18.87g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Calories | 251kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 73mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 2.01g |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 926mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
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.