Corned beef vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corned beef and Lamb different?
- Corned beef is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Corned beef is 39% higher.
- Corned beef contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. While Corned beef contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb contains only 0.13mg.
- Lamb has less Sodium.
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
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Copper
+29.4%
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Selenium
+24.2%
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Calcium
+112.5%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+50.4%
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Potassium
+113.8%
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Sodium
-92.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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Copper
+29.4%
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Selenium
+24.2%
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Calcium
+112.5%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+50.4%
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Potassium
+113.8%
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Sodium
-92.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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.
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin B6
+76.9%
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Vitamin B1
+284.6%
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Vitamin B2
+47.1%
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Vitamin B3
+119.8%
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Vitamin B5
+57.1%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+56.4%
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Vitamin K
+206.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin B6
+76.9%
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Vitamin B1
+284.6%
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Vitamin B2
+47.1%
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Vitamin B3
+119.8%
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Vitamin B5
+57.1%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+56.4%
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Vitamin K
+206.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+11.3%
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+215.9%
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Protein
+34.9%
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Fats
+10.3%
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
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0.82 g
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Water
+11.3%
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+215.9%
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Protein
+34.9%
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Fats
+10.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-28.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+125.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Saturated Fat:
6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.67 g
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
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Saturated Fat
-28.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+125.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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Protein | 18.17g | 24.52g |
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Fats | 18.98g | 20.94g |
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Carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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Calories | 251kcal | 294kcal |
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Calcium | 8mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 1.86mg | 1.88mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 125mg | 188mg |
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Potassium | 145mg | 310mg |
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Sodium | 973mg | 72mg |
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Zinc | 4.58mg | 4.46mg |
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Copper | 0.154mg | 0.119mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 26.4µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 6.66mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.66mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.13mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.55µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 4.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.287mg |
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Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.05mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.183mg |
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Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.908mg |
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Lysine | 1.536mg | 2.166mg |
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Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.629mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.998mg |
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Valine | 0.901mg | 1.323mg |
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Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.777mg |
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Cholesterol | 98mg | 97mg |
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Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 8.83g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 8.82g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.51g |
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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
33%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is cheaper?

Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.