Corned beef vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corned beef and beef
- Corned beef is richer in selenium and zinc, yet beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 108% higher.
- Corned beef contains 18 times more sodium than beef. Corned beef contains 973mg of sodium, while beef contains 54mg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 CopperCopper | +58.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
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 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1195% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.6% |
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Water
~65.71g
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
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +237.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 4.21µg | 108% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 54mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.669mg | 34% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 6.54g | 19% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 27.55g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 259mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 2.595g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 5.76mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 2.734g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 3.04mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 25.4µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.7mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 352mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 169kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.481mg | 1% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 75.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.532g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.