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Corned beef vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corned beef and baby food

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12; however, baby food has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 571% more.
  • Baby food is lower in cholesterol.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index than corned beef.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9062.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.4%
Contains more IronIron +2453.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 1.2% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1498.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1045.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more FatsFats +331.4%
Contains more WaterWater +792.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15517%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +664.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Baby food Opinion
Calories 251kcal 379kcal Baby food
Protein 18.17g 12.2g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 4.4g Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Net carbs 0.47g 65.9g Baby food
Carbs 0.47g 73.4g Baby food
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 100mg Baby food
Calcium 8mg 733mg Baby food
Potassium 145mg 437mg Baby food
Iron 1.86mg 47.5mg Baby food
Sugar 0g 0.87g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Copper 0.154mg 0.334mg Baby food
Zinc 4.58mg 2.4mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 392mg Baby food
Sodium 973mg 3mg Baby food
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 0.16mg 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 25.9µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.189mg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.5µg
Folate 6µg 43µg Baby food
Choline 69.2mg 23.2mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 1.206g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.697g Baby food
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.726mg 0.4mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.477mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.041mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.404mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.24mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.672mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.653mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.286mg Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Baby food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Corned beef
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.571g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.