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Corned beef vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corned beef and Bear meat

  • Corned beef is richer in Selenium, yet Bear meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 111% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 14 times more Sodium than Bear meat. Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, while Bear meat contains 71mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.

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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 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.4%
Contains more IronIron +476.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Folate ~6µg

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
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +304.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.4%

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
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.2%

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 Bear meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Bear meat Opinion
Calories 251kcal 259kcal Bear meat
Protein 18.17g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 18.98g 13.39g Corned beef
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 98mg
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Bear meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 263mg Bear meat
Iron 1.86mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Copper 0.154mg 0.148mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 125mg 170mg Bear meat
Sodium 973mg 71mg Bear meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 11.2µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.35mg Bear meat
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.29mg Bear meat
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.47µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg Bear meat
Folate 6µg 6µg
Choline 69.2mg 122.3mg Bear meat
Saturated Fat 6.34g 3.54g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 5.66g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 2.4g Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Bear meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Corned beef
57%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bear meat
Bear meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (98 mg)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.