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Corned beef vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corned beef and cereal

  • Corned beef is higher in selenium, yet cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 522% more than corned beef.
  • Corned beef contains 24 times more saturated fat than cereal. While corned beef contains 6.34g of saturated fat, cereal contains only 0.26g.
  • The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +1731.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3490.9%

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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24084.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2502.6%

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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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1657.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1481.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18378.7%

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
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4419.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

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 Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 6.288mg 522%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 5.986mg 443%
Iron 1.86mg 34.06mg 403%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 3.87mg 285%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 29.62mg 166%
Vitamin A 0µg 814µg 90%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 6.3µg 48%
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg 43%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.79mg 33%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Carbs 0.47g 86.85g 29%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.26g 28%
Fats 18.98g 1.08g 28%
Zinc 4.58mg 7.6mg 27%
Protein 18.17g 6.06g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.204g 23%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Sodium 973mg 795mg 8%
Phosphorus 125mg 77mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 378kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.226mg 4%
Copper 0.154mg 0.137mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.354g 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Potassium 145mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 85.45g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 10.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.08g)
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

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.