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Lamb vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Corned beef different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Corned beef is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Corned beef is 39% higher.
  • Lamb contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Corned beef. While Lamb contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, Corned beef contains only 0.026mg.
  • Corned beef has less Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
6
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.86
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.86
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +215.9%
Equal in Fats - 18.98
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +215.9%
Equal in Fats - 18.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.22
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.22

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 24.52g 18.17g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 18.98g Lamb
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 294kcal 251kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.86mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 125mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 145mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 973mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.119mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.4µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.17mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.03mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.42mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 18µg 6µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.63µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.5µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.119mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.726mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.827mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.445mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.536mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.473mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.718mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.901mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.58mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 98mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 6.34g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.67g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Corned beef
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
52%
Lamb
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. 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.