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Corned beef vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corned beef and gingerbread

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, gingerbread is higher in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 65% more than gingerbread.
  • Corned beef has 12 times more zinc than gingerbread. While corned beef has 4.58mg of zinc, gingerbread has only 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +1074.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +787.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.8%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3004.5%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +365.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +113.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10368.1%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +529.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.06µg 65%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.39mg 38%
Selenium 32.8µg 16.3µg 30%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.683mg 29%
Protein 18.17g 3.9g 29%
Sodium 973mg 327mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.216g 24%
Cholesterol 98mg 32mg 22%
Carbs 0.47g 49.2g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.19mg 14%
Magnesium 12mg 70mg 14%
Iron 1.86mg 2.88mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 125mg 54mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.34g 4.122g 10%
Potassium 145mg 439mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.738mg 8%
Folate 6µg 33µg 7%
Calcium 8mg 71mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 7.124g 5%
Calories 251kcal 356kcal 5%
Copper 0.154mg 0.195mg 5%
Fats 18.98g 16.4g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.162mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.375mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.