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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.
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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.163mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.429mg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
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%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
26% 52% 22%
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%

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 Crouton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Crouton 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.