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Corned beef vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corned beef and rye different?

  • Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, rye is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 111% higher.
  • Rye has less cholesterol.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than rye (34).

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Rye grain are the varieties 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%
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11613.6%

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%
Rye
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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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +293.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1064.4%
Contains more WaterWater +464.1%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16040.4%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4332.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.5%

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 Rye
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Rye Opinion
Calories 251kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 18.17g 10.34g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 1.63g Corned beef
Net carbs 0.47g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 0.47g 75.86g Rye
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Rye
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 110mg Rye
Calcium 8mg 24mg Rye
Potassium 145mg 510mg Rye
Iron 1.86mg 2.63mg Rye
Sugar 0g 0.98g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.154mg 0.367mg Rye
Zinc 4.58mg 2.65mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 973mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 32.8µg 13.9µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.9µg Rye
Folate 6µg 38µg Rye
Choline 69.2mg 30.4mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.208g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.767g Rye
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.108mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.289mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.208mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.563mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.286mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.153mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.435mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.317mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.189mg Corned beef
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.143g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.