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Corned beef vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corned beef and chives

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, chives are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Chives cover your daily need for vitamin K, 176% more than corned beef.
  • Chives have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of chives is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Chives, raw.

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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%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +717.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3544.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1595.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.157mg

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%
Chives
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14080%
Contains more FolateFolate +1650%

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
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2500%
Contains more OtherOther +159%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +825.5%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9605.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 212.7µg 176%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Selenium 32.8µg 0.9µg 58%
Sodium 973mg 3mg 42%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.56mg 37%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.17g 3.27g 30%
Fats 18.98g 0.73g 28%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.146g 28%
Folate 6µg 105µg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 218µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.095g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.647mg 15%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.373mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 5.2mg 12%
Calories 251kcal 30kcal 11%
Phosphorus 125mg 58mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calcium 8mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.138mg 7%
Magnesium 12mg 42mg 7%
Potassium 145mg 296mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.078mg 4%
Iron 1.86mg 1.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.267g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.324mg 2%
Carbs 0.47g 4.35g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.85g N/A
Copper 0.154mg 0.157mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.194g)
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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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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.