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Corned beef vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corned beef and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and iron than corned beef.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +162%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3025%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +937.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.9%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +2908.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15041.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4361.9%
Contains more OtherOther +475.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20770.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Brown sugar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 1.2µg 57%
Sodium 973mg 28mg 41%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.03mg 41%
Protein 18.17g 0.12g 36%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Carbs 0.47g 98.09g 33%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0g 29%
Fats 18.98g 0g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.11mg 18%
Phosphorus 125mg 4mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.041mg 15%
Iron 1.86mg 0.71mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 2.3mg 12%
Copper 0.154mg 0.047mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 83mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.132mg 6%
Calories 251kcal 380kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 6µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 98.09g N/A
Potassium 145mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 0g 97.02g 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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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.