Corned beef vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between corned beef and caramel
- Caramel contains less selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6 than corned beef.
- Corned beef's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
- Caramel contains 20 times less vitamin B3 than corned beef. Corned beef contains 3.03mg of vitamin B3, while caramel contains 0.148mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in caramel is lower.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Candies, caramels.
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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 IronIron | +1228.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +755.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +940.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1722.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1625% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1947.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +443.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +765% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +187.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 1.8µg | 56% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.3µg | 55% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.44mg | 38% |
Sodium | 973mg | 245mg | 32% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 7mg | 30% |
Protein | 18.17g | 4.6g | 27% |
Carbs | 0.47g | 77g | 26% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 0.14mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 3.478g | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 1.542g | 19% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 2.476g | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.148mg | 18% |
Fats | 18.98g | 8.1g | 17% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.018mg | 15% |
Calcium | 8mg | 138mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.056mg | 13% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 8mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.256mg | 7% |
Calories | 251kcal | 382kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
Potassium | 145mg | 214mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 114mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 77g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 65.5g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +295% |
Contains more FatsFats | +134.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +603.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +43.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16283% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +497.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +419.1% |