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Corned beef vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corned beef and ground beef

  • Corned beef has more selenium and copper; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for sodium is 39% more.
  • Corned beef has 2 times more copper than ground beef. Corned beef has 0.154mg of copper, while ground beef has 0.079mg.
  • Ground beef is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg
~equal in Choline ~73.2mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.4%
~equal in Water ~58.37g
~equal in Other ~2.39g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.073g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Ground beef DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 73mg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.49µg 36%
Selenium 32.8µg 19.1µg 25%
Protein 18.17g 23.87g 11%
Zinc 4.58mg 5.84mg 11%
Copper 0.154mg 0.079mg 8%
Fats 18.98g 15.37g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.026mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.311mg 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 166mg 6%
Iron 1.86mg 2.27mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 7.322g 5%
Potassium 145mg 241mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 33mg 3%
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.512mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.408g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.9µg 1%
Calories 251kcal 241kcal 1%
Choline 69.2mg 73.2mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 6.34g 6.073g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.171mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.