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Corned beef vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corned beef and English muffin?

  • Corned beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while English muffin is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Iron +109%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +554.3%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -52.3%
Contains more Manganese +1522.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Potassium - 131
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +109%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +554.3%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -52.3%
Contains more Manganese +1522.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Potassium - 131

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +596.2%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +596.2%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136%
Contains more Fats +954.4%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Carbs +9687.2%
Equal in Other - 2.4
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +136%
Contains more Fats +954.4%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Carbs +9687.2%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2953%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.5%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2953%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.5%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 18.17g 7.7g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 1.8g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 46g English muffin
Calories 251kcal 235kcal Corned beef
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 8mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 1.86mg 0.89mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 125mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 145mg 131mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 4.58mg 0.7mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.129mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.566mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.043mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.04µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.092mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.242mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.315mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.553mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.241mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.139mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.379mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.353mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.302g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.