Corned beef vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and crouton different?
- Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, crouton is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 68% higher.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than crouton (72).
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Croutons, plain are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +414.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850% |
Contains more IronIron | +119.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2172.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +784.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2296.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.623mg | 50% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.89mg | 34% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 0mg | 33% |
Folate | 6µg | 132µg | 32% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 4.08mg | 28% |
Carbs | 0.47g | 73.5g | 24% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 1.51g | 22% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
Fats | 18.98g | 6.6g | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.026mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 3.059g | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 5.439mg | 15% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
Protein | 18.17g | 11.9g | 13% |
Sodium | 973mg | 698mg | 12% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 37.5µg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.272mg | 8% |
Calories | 251kcal | 407kcal | 8% |
Calcium | 8mg | 76mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 31mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.273g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 115mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
Potassium | 145mg | 124mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 68.4g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +187.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +987.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15538.3% |
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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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90% |