Corned beef vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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).
Infographic

Infographic link
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 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.
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
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
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
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
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.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
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?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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%

371%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

183%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.