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Corned beef vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corned beef and Broccoli?

  • Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Broccoli is lower.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Broccoli, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +154.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +1017.1%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +1212%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +854.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Iron +154.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Zinc +1017.1%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +1212%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +854.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +6673.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +6673.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +544.3%
Contains more Fats +5029.7%
Contains more Other +197.7%
Contains more Carbs +1312.8%
Contains more Water +49.4%
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +544.3%
Contains more Fats +5029.7%
Contains more Other +197.7%
Contains more Carbs +1312.8%
Contains more Water +49.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1663.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1663.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 18.17g 2.82g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 0.37g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 251kcal 34kcal Corned beef
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0g 1.7g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 8mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 1.86mg 0.73mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 125mg 66mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 973mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 4.58mg 0.41mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.049mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 32.8µg 2.5µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.117mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.639mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.175mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.033mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.088mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.079mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.129mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.135mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.038mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.117mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.125mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.059mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.011g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.038g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.301g)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.