Corned beef vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Corned beef and Ham
- Corned beef has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Copper, while Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 61% higher.
- Ham contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Corned beef. Corned beef contains 6.34g of Saturated Fat, while Ham contains 1.81g.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.7% |
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +251.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | |
| Potassium | 145mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 69.2mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.75mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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