Broth vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broth and corned beef?
- Broth is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and magnesium, yet corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, copper, and iron.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 996% more.
- Broth has 23 times more calcium than corned beef. While broth has 187mg of calcium, corned beef has only 8mg.
- The amount of sodium in corned beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.
We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2237.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +581.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +4988.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +187.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +65.6% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +443.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3731.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1798.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +36.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2533.9% |
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Protein
~18.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +568.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 23875mg | 973mg | 996% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.63µg | 55% |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 4.58mg | 41% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 98mg | 28% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.67g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.17mg | 20% |
Calcium | 187mg | 8mg | 18% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.154mg | 17% |
Saturated fat | 3.43g | 6.34g | 13% |
Iron | 1.03mg | 1.86mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 56mg | 12mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 9.22g | 10% |
Selenium | 28µg | 32.8µg | 9% |
Choline | 114.6mg | 69.2mg | 8% |
Fats | 13.88g | 18.98g | 8% |
Folate | 32µg | 6µg | 7% |
Carbs | 18.01g | 0.47g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 125mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.022mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
Potassium | 309mg | 145mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 3.03mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
Protein | 16.66g | 18.17g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
Calories | 267kcal | 251kcal | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 18.01g | 0.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.36g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0% |
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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
28%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 22902mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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