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Turkey ham vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey ham and Corned beef?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Turkey ham has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Corned beef. While Turkey ham has 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, Corned beef has only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey ham is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.2%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Zinc +118.1%
Equal in Sodium - 973
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.2%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Zinc +118.1%
Equal in Sodium - 973

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 B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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 B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +103.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +559.6%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +374.5%
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 Carbs +559.6%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +374.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +589.6%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +589.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.47g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 4g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 3.1g 0.47g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Sugar 1.2g 0g Corned beef
Calcium 7mg 8mg Corned beef
Iron 1mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 125mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 145mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 973mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.1mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 38.2µg 32.8µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.026mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.17mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.03mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
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 64mg 98mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6.34g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.67g Turkey ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham 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
26%
Turkey ham
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
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.
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. 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.