Corned beef vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and frankfurter different?
- Corned beef is higher in selenium, zinc, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3; however, frankfurter is richer in vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for corned beef is 41% higher.
- Corned beef contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than frankfurter. While corned beef contains 0.17mg of vitamin B2, frankfurter contains only 0.043mg.
- Frankfurter has less cholesterol.
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +295.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +614.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.1% |
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Water
~53.94g
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
10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 10.3µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.03mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 10.979g | 21% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 28.3g | 14% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 11.16g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 55mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.055mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.043mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.38µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.2mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 12.048g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.028mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 316mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 48.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 36IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 4% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 316kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.765g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 992mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.994mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.608mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.362mg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.639g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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