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Corned beef vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and crackers?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, while crackers are higher in vitamin K, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index (63) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this comparison.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +834.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +389.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2131.8%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +620.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4520%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1804.1%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12942.6%
~equal in Other ~2.49g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1860.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 13.137g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 69.3µg 57%
Selenium 32.8µg 6.7µg 47%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.49mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.416mg 33%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Iron 1.86mg 4.03mg 27%
Protein 18.17g 6.64g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.456mg 22%
Folate 6µg 92µg 22%
Carbs 0.47g 61.3g 20%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.491mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 3.03mg 19%
Phosphorus 125mg 248mg 18%
Calories 251kcal 510kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.063mg 13%
Sodium 973mg 726mg 11%
Calcium 8mg 120mg 11%
Fats 18.98g 26.43g 11%
Choline 69.2mg 9.6mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.352mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 6.553g 7%
Copper 0.154mg 0.104mg 6%
Saturated fat 6.34g 5.562g 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 145mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.417mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.778g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.