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% |
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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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