Corned beef vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between corned beef and pork loin?
- Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper, yet pork loin is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Pork loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 73% more.
- Corned beef has 19 times more sodium than pork loin. While corned beef has 973mg of sodium, pork loin has only 50mg.
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw types 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 | +135.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 | +207.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3365.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.2% |
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:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
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Protein
~19.74g
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
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.901mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.53µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 50mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.74mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.472mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.79mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 63mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.056mg | 11% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 12.58g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.58mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 197mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 5.61g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 4.36g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.723mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 356mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.248mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.34g | 4% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 19.74g | 3% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 198kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 21IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 33.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 69.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.064mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 923mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.