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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 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
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6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Potassium +113.8%
Contains less 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +215.9%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +215.9%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more 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.
Corned beef Lamb
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 18.98g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 8mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.86mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 125mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 145mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 973mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 4.58mg 4.46mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.119mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 32.8µg 26.4µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.14mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.726mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.445mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.536mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.473mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.901mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.58mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 98mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 6.34g 8.83g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8.82g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.