Corned beef vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and chicken fingers different?
- Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 61% more than chicken fingers.
- Corned beef contains 6 times more zinc than chicken fingers. Corned beef contains 4.58mg of zinc, while chicken fingers contain 0.71mg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in saturated fat.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than corned beef (0).
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were used 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.
Contains more IronIron | +154.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +123.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +545.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +936.4% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +918.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +58.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1881.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +433.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.16µg | 61% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.71mg | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 5.783g | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 8.217mg | 32% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 17.5µg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 282mg | 22% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 3.17mg | 20% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 2.493g | 17% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 48mg | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 1.244mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.426mg | 15% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 0.73mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 4.83g | 11% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
Sodium | 973mg | 769mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.228mg | 9% |
Fats | 18.98g | 13.95g | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
Potassium | 145mg | 373mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0.47g | 17.25g | 6% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 8µg | 5% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 28mg | 4% |
Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
Protein | 18.17g | 19.22g | 2% |
Calories | 251kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 16.05g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 7IU | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats | +36.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3570.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.5% |
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Protein
~19.22g
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +763.1% |