Corned beef vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corned beef and American cheese
- Corned beef has more selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than corned beef.
- American cheese has 40 times less vitamin B3 than corned beef. Corned beef has 3.03mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Corned beef contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +195.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12962.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +412.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3886.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +687.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.4% |
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Protein
~18.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 8mg | 1045mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 641mg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 18.057g | 53% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 1671mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 20.2µg | 23% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 31.79g | 20% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.49mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.076mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.63mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.054mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.046mg | 12% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 371kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 36.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.5µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.286g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 8.236g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 18.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 145mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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
33%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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