Corned beef vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and milk different?
- Corned beef has more selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6 than milk.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for corned beef is 54% higher.
- Corned beef contains 62 times more iron than milk. While corned beef contains 1.86mg of iron, milk contains only 0.03mg.
- Milk has less sodium.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than milk (31).
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +6100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1440% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +633.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +893.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1462.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
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 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +521.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +291% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +439.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1856.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +961.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3228.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1814.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 3.3µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.47µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 44mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.42mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 5mg | 31% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 3.37g | 30% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 0.97g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 0.633g | 26% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.03mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 0.277g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.093mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.01mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.037mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 42kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 17.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 95mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.035g | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 4.99g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.185mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.361mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.707g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins