Corned beef vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and jerky different?
- Corned beef is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, jerky is richer in iron, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 48% higher.
- Corned beef contains 3 times more selenium than jerky. While corned beef contains 32.8µg of selenium, jerky contains only 10.7µg.
- Jerky has less cholesterol.
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +206.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +404.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +492.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.7% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +156% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2240.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.1% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 973mg | 2081mg | 48% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 5.42mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 407mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 10.7µg | 40% |
| Folate | 6µg | 134µg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 8.11mg | 32% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 33.2g | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.99µg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 10.85g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 48mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 597mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 25.6g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 1.732mg | 8% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 410kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.227mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 109.1mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 11.305g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 11g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.011g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.142mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.