Corned beef vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corned beef and Pork different?
- Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork is 71% higher.
- Corned beef contains 16 times more Sodium than Pork. While Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, Pork contains only 62mg.
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 | +113.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.1% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.7% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
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Water
~57.87g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +48.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 69.2mg | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 1.067mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
34%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 911mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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.