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Pork loin vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork loin and Corned beef?

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 73% more.
  • Pork loin has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Corned beef. While Pork loin has 0.472mg of Vitamin B6, Corned beef has only 0.23mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork loin is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types 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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
6
:
4
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Iron +135.4%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Selenium - 32.8
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
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 +125%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Iron +135.4%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Selenium - 32.8

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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
9
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +240.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.17
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 Water +11.9%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +240.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 19.74g 18.17g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 198kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 18mg 8mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 125mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 145mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 973mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.056mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 33.2µg 32.8µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.16mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 4IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.026mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.17mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 3.03mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.42mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.23mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.119mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.726mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.827mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.445mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.536mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.473mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.718mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.58mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 98mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 6.34g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.67g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 923mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.