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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 are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than corned beef (0).

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% 1.5% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 12.17g 77%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg 60%
Selenium 32.8µg 8.1µg 45%
Sodium 973mg 8mg 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.66mg 33%
Potassium 145mg 1275mg 33%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.09mg 32%
Fats 18.98g 34.6g 24%
Protein 18.17g 7g 22%
Histidine 0.58mg 153mg 22%
Saturated fat 6.34g 10.96g 21%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.44mg 18%
Copper 0.154mg 0.306mg 17%
Carbs 0.47g 52.9g 17%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 22.1µg 17%
Calories 251kcal 536kcal 14%
Magnesium 12mg 67mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.167mg 12%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Choline 69.2mg 37.5mg 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 165mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.827mg 5%
Iron 1.86mg 1.63mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.197mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 9.84g 2%
Calcium 8mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.402mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
33%
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.