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Corned beef vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and fast food

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 31% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 3 times more cholesterol than fast food. Corned beef contains 98mg of cholesterol, while fast food contains 33mg.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more IronIron +64.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1522.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +226.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +58%
Contains more WaterWater +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +70.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6602.1%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.7%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.89µg 31%
Sodium 973mg 331mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.317mg 24%
Selenium 32.8µg 20.3µg 23%
Cholesterol 98mg 33mg 22%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.52mg 19%
Folate 6µg 80µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.617mg 16%
Iron 1.86mg 3.06mg 15%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.357mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.363mg 15%
Fats 18.98g 12.01g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 4.835g 11%
Carbs 0.47g 31.5g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Saturated fat 6.34g 4.493g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.68g 7%
Choline 69.2mg 34.4mg 6%
Calcium 8mg 62mg 5%
Copper 0.154mg 0.121mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Protein 18.17g 16.52g 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.9µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Potassium 145mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.53mg 2%
Calories 251kcal 297kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.212mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Phosphorus 125mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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