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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.
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%
Lamb
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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% 3% 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% 3% 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 ~0IU
~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
Lamb
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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
Lamb
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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 Opinion
Calories 251kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 18.17g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 18.98g 20.94g Lamb
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 8mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 145mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 1.86mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.154mg 0.119mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 4.46mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 973mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.14mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 32.8µg 26.4µg Corned beef
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
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 6µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 69.2mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 6.34g 8.83g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8.82g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.51g 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

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
34%
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.