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Corned beef vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and pastry

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet pastry is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 68% higher.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +764.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2118.2%

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.
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%
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +995.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +981.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +973.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.9%
Contains more WaterWater +603.4%
Contains more OtherOther +159%
Contains more FatsFats +100.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9495.7%

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
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +630.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.53mg 37%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.398mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 21.597g 31%
Sodium 973mg 249mg 31%
Fats 18.98g 38.1g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.894g 28%
Protein 18.17g 7.3g 22%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.488mg 20%
Folate 6µg 78µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.021mg 16%
Selenium 32.8µg 24.2µg 16%
Saturated fat 6.34g 9.643g 15%
Calories 251kcal 551kcal 15%
Carbs 0.47g 45.1g 15%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 16.1µg 12%
Choline 69.2mg 6.4mg 11%
Phosphorus 125mg 60mg 9%
Iron 1.86mg 2.56mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.283mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.168mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Copper 0.154mg 0.114mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.54mg 3%
Potassium 145mg 61mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 43.6g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.156mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.