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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% 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% 0.54% 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 Opinion
Calories 251kcal 241kcal Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 18.98g 15.37g Corned beef
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Ground beef
Calcium 8mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 145mg 241mg Ground beef
Iron 1.86mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.079mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 125mg 166mg Ground beef
Sodium 973mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 19.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 6µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Corned beef
Choline 69.2mg 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 7.322g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.408g Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.901mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

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
34%
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.