Corned beef vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between corned beef and potato salad
- Corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while potato salad has more vitamin C.
- Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Potato salad contains 15 times less zinc than corned beef. Corned beef contains 4.58mg of zinc, while potato salad contains 0.31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +186.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1377.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +359.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 4.1µg | 52% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.31mg | 39% |
Protein | 18.17g | 2.68g | 31% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 1.429g | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 3.737g | 20% |
Sodium | 973mg | 529mg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 2.48g | 17% |
Fats | 18.98g | 8.2g | 17% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 0.65mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 0.89mg | 13% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 68mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 52mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
Calories | 251kcal | 143kcal | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
Carbs | 0.47g | 11.17g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
Potassium | 145mg | 254mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.534mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 9.87g | N/A |
Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +578% |
Contains more FatsFats | +131.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +32.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2276.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +271.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +457.8% |