Chocolate vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and corned beef different?
- Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber; however, corned beef is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 97% higher.
- Corned beef has less saturated fat.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate (23).
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked are the varieties used 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 | +1116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +331.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +567.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +993.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +608.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12914.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6063.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.22g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.154mg | 97% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.86mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.022mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 1.63µg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 6.34g | 55% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 32.8µg | 54% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 973mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 12mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 98mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 18.17g | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 4.58mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0.47g | 20% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 18.98g | 19% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 251kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.23mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.03mg | 14% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 145mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 1.5µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.67g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 9.22g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
9%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 949mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals