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Corned beef vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corned beef and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 in corned beef is higher than in beer.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +437%
Contains more IronIron +9200%
Contains more CopperCopper +2980%
Contains more ZincZinc +45700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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%
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +924.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +585.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3850%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +655.3%
Contains more WaterWater +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.02µg 67%
Selenium 32.8µg 0.6µg 59%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.01mg 42%
Sodium 973mg 4mg 42%
Protein 18.17g 0.46g 35%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Fats 18.98g 0g 29%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0g 23%
Iron 1.86mg 0.02mg 23%
Copper 0.154mg 0.005mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.513mg 16%
Phosphorus 125mg 14mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.046mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.025mg 11%
Choline 69.2mg 10.1mg 11%
Calories 251kcal 43kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.041mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0g 4%
Potassium 145mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.005mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 3.55g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 3.55g N/A
Calcium 8mg 4mg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Beer
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
33%
Corned beef
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.