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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.
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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~992mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 3% 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% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
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%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
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.
Corned beef Frankfurter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 251kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 18.17g 11.16g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0.47g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0.47g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 98mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 4IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 145mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.86mg 1.2mg Corned beef
Sugar 0g 1.31g Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.055mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 2.03mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 152mg Frankfurter
Sodium 973mg 992mg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 10.3µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.018mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.043mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.028mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.185mg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.38µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 6µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 69.2mg 48.6mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 10.979g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.121mg Frankfurter
Threonine 0.726mg 0.519mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.994mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.055mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.319mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.487mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.608mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.362mg Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Frankfurter
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
34%
Corned beef
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
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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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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.