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Corned beef vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corned beef and Potato chips different?

  • Corned beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Potato chips.

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +14.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +458.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +779.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%

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% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1373.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3046.8%
Contains more FatsFats +82.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11155.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1716.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.84g

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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Potato chips Opinion
Calories 251kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 18.17g 7g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 0.47g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 0.47g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 8mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 145mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.86mg 1.63mg Corned beef
Sugar 0g 0.22g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.154mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 4.58mg 1.09mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 973mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 32.8µg 8.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.402mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 6µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 69.2mg 37.5mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 10.96g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.108mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.253mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.283mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.419mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.424mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.11mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.31mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.392mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Potato chips
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
34%
Corned beef
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 965mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.