Corned beef vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and mousse different?
- Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6; however, mousse is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 48% higher.
- Corned beef contains 26 times more sodium than mousse. While corned beef contains 973mg of sodium, mousse contains only 38mg.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than mousse (42).
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 | +238.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +105.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +615.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +343.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1975.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.47µg | 48% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 7.4µg | 46% |
Sodium | 973mg | 38mg | 41% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.64mg | 36% |
Protein | 18.17g | 4.14g | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.146mg | 18% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 0.55mg | 16% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 140µg | 16% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 140mg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.058mg | 13% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 9.151g | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 5.027g | 10% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.075mg | 9% |
Calcium | 8mg | 96mg | 9% |
Carbs | 0.47g | 16.07g | 5% |
Fats | 18.98g | 16g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.533mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.879g | 1% |
Calories | 251kcal | 225kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 117mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 15.47g | N/A |
Potassium | 145mg | 143mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 14.81g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +18.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +204.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3319.1% |
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Water
~62.94g
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
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.2% |