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Summer sausage vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Summer sausage and Corned beef

  • Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Corned beef is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Selenium needs 46% more than Summer sausage.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corned beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 +912.5%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +337.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.6%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +337.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.03
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
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 D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.03
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Carbs +287.2%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.17
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
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 Fats +99.7%
Contains more Carbs +287.2%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 0.47g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 18.17g Summer sausage
Fats 37.91g 18.98g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0.47g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 251kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 8mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 1.86mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 178mg 125mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 145mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1483mg 973mg Corned beef
Zinc 2.25mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.07mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.032mg 0.022mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 12IU 4IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.026mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.42mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 7µg 6µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 1.63µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.119mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.1mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.16mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.36mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.69mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.47mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 89mg 98mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 6.34g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 9.22g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.67g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Corned beef
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
42%
Summer sausage
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.