Corned beef vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.