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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 for 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.88mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.46mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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%
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

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
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +215.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.9%
Contains more FatsFats +10.3%

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
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.82g

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 Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Lamb DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 72mg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.55µg 38%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 6.66mg 23%
Protein 18.17g 24.52g 13%
Selenium 32.8µg 26.4µg 12%
Saturated fat 6.34g 8.83g 11%
Phosphorus 125mg 188mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.25mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.51g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.66mg 5%
Potassium 145mg 310mg 5%
Copper 0.154mg 0.119mg 4%
Choline 69.2mg 93.7mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.6µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Folate 6µg 18µg 3%
Fats 18.98g 20.94g 3%
Calories 251kcal 294kcal 2%
Zinc 4.58mg 4.46mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 17mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 8.82g 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Cholesterol 98mg 97mg 0%
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Iron 1.86mg 1.88mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.