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

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Summary of differences between corned beef and beef ribs

  • Corned beef has more selenium and copper; however, beef ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for sodium, 40% more than beef ribs.
  • Corned beef has 2 times more copper than beef ribs. While corned beef has 0.154mg of copper, beef ribs have only 0.088mg.
  • Beef ribs have less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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.
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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +25.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +324.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +60.6%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beef ribs DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 64mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.33µg 29%
Saturated fat 6.34g 12.29g 27%
Selenium 32.8µg 21.2µg 21%
Fats 18.98g 30.49g 18%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Zinc 4.58mg 5.76mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 13.04g 10%
Protein 18.17g 22.8g 9%
Copper 0.154mg 0.088mg 7%
Phosphorus 125mg 172mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 372kcal 6%
Iron 1.86mg 2.33mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.64mg 4%
Potassium 145mg 290mg 4%
Cholesterol 98mg 85mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.07mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.05g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.19mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.23mg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.781mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Beef ribs
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
33%
Corned beef
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 909mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.