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Corned beef vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corned beef and biscuits

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, and folate.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than biscuits.
  • Corned beef has 33 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While corned beef has 98mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +748.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2837.5%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1618.2%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.949mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +106.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9389.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.3%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.08µg 65%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.54mg 37%
Cholesterol 98mg 3mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.356mg 28%
Selenium 32.8µg 19.5µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.163g 23%
Calcium 8mg 235mg 23%
Protein 18.17g 7g 22%
Sodium 973mg 580mg 17%
Carbs 0.47g 44.6g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.035mg 15%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.378mg 15%
Folate 6µg 61µg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Iron 1.86mg 2.9mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.31mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.34g 4.324g 9%
Copper 0.154mg 0.082mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 6.93g 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 164mg 6%
Calories 251kcal 353kcal 5%
Fats 18.98g 16.3g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.285mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.949mg 1%
Potassium 145mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.016g)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.