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Corned beef vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corned beef and lamb loin

  • Corned beef has more selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, lamb loin has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for sodium is 40% more.
  • Corned beef has 2 times more vitamin B6 than lamb loin. Corned beef has 0.23mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin has 0.11mg.
  • Lamb loin is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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%
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% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +213.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.7%
~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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +90.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24.3%

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.68g

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 loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Lamb loin DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 64mg 40%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 7.1mg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.21µg 24%
Saturated fat 6.34g 10.24g 18%
Selenium 32.8µg 24.6µg 15%
Zinc 4.58mg 3.41mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg 9%
Protein 18.17g 22.55g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.87g 8%
Phosphorus 125mg 180mg 8%
Fats 18.98g 23.59g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.65mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.24mg 5%
Copper 0.154mg 0.119mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.7µg 3%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Choline 69.2mg 88.4mg 3%
Calories 251kcal 309kcal 3%
Iron 1.86mg 2.12mg 3%
Potassium 145mg 246mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 9.68g 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Cholesterol 98mg 95mg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.918mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 909mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.9g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.