Corned beef vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corned beef and Pork leg
- Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, yet Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Pork leg covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 59% more than Corned beef.
- Corned beef contains 21 times more Sodium than Pork leg. While Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, Pork leg contains only 47mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2730.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.43g
~equal in
Fats
~18.87g
~equal in
Water
~62.47g
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~6.54g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.38g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 18.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.401mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 69.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 2.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.659mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 926mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
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.