Corned beef vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between corned beef and duck meat?
- Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet duck meat is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and copper.
- Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% more.
- Corned beef has 16 times more sodium than duck meat. While corned beef has 973mg of sodium, duck meat has only 59mg.
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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 ZincZinc | +146.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +443.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.4% |
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Protein
~18.99g
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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +444.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.3µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 59mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.86mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 20µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 3.65g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 9.67g | 15% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 28.35g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 1.098mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.174mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 2.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.825mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 12.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.269mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.227mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 337kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 156mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 5.1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 50.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 18.99g | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.462mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 914mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.