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Beef vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef and Corned beef

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Corned beef is richer in Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 108% higher.
  • Beef contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Corned beef. Beef contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B6, while Corned beef contains 0.23mg.
  • Beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef
Beef
6
:
4
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.2%
Contains more Potassium +142.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
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 +62.5%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.2%
Contains more Potassium +142.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%

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.
Beef
Beef
10
:
0
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.9%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
Beef
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% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
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 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.9%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
2
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +190.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1195%
Equal in Water - 59.79
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +51.6%
Contains more Fats +190.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1195%
Equal in Water - 59.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
1
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 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 -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef 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 Beef Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 27.55g 18.17g Beef
Fats 6.54g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 169kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 13mg 8mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 1.86mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 125mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 145mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 973mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 25.4µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.16mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.026mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.17mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 3.03mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.42mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.23mg Beef
Folate 7µg 6µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.63µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.119mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.726mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.827mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.445mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.536mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.473mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.718mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.901mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.58mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 98mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 6.34g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.67g Corned beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
79%
Beef
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.