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Corned beef vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corned beef and cocktail sauce different?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6, while cocktail sauce is higher in vitamin C.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than cocktail sauce.

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more IronIron +124.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1105.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1390.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +572.7%
~equal in Sodium ~983mg

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%
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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +529.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1236%
Contains more FatsFats +1707.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5904.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
~equal in Water ~65.67g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 2.2µg 56%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.38mg 38%
Protein 18.17g 1.36g 34%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0g 29%
Fats 18.98g 1.05g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.82mg 14%
Phosphorus 125mg 30mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Iron 1.86mg 0.83mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.08mg 12%
Choline 69.2mg 11mg 11%
Carbs 0.47g 28.22g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.047mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.068mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Calories 251kcal 124kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.08mg 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.148mg 5%
Copper 0.154mg 0.111mg 5%
Potassium 145mg 309mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0g 4%
Folate 6µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Calcium 8mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 11.83g N/A
Sodium 973mg 983mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.