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Corned beef vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between corned beef and broth?

  • Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, copper, and iron, yet broth is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 996% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in broth is lower.
  • The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4988.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581.8%

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%
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +443.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2533.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3731.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1798.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +568.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 23875mg 996%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.3µg 55%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.09mg 41%
Cholesterol 98mg 13mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.48g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.43mg 20%
Calcium 8mg 187mg 18%
Copper 0.154mg 0mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.34g 3.43g 13%
Iron 1.86mg 1.03mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.1mg 10%
Magnesium 12mg 56mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 5.36g 10%
Selenium 32.8µg 28µg 9%
Choline 69.2mg 114.6mg 8%
Fats 18.98g 13.88g 8%
Folate 6µg 32µg 7%
Carbs 0.47g 18.01g 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 166mg 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg 6%
Potassium 145mg 309mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.46mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.6mg 4%
Protein 18.17g 16.66g 3%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.46mg 2%
Calories 251kcal 267kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 22902mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.