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Corned beef vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corned beef and beef broiled

  • Corned beef is higher in selenium and copper, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 42% more than corned beef.
  • Corned beef contains 14 times more sodium than beef broiled. While corned beef contains 973mg of sodium, beef broiled contains only 72mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more IronIron +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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% 1.5% 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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.176mg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +280.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.7%
~equal in Water ~57.98g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.895g

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 Beef broiled
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.64µg 42%
Sodium 973mg 72mg 39%
Selenium 32.8µg 21.5µg 21%
Zinc 4.58mg 6.31mg 16%
Protein 18.17g 25.93g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.378mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.382mg 12%
Phosphorus 125mg 198mg 10%
Iron 1.86mg 2.6mg 9%
Copper 0.154mg 0.085mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 6.668g 6%
Potassium 145mg 318mg 5%
Fats 18.98g 15.41g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.658mg 5%
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Saturated fat 6.34g 5.895g 2%
Choline 69.2mg 82.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.046mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.484g 1%
Calories 251kcal 250kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.176mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Corned beef
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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 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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.