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Corned beef vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corned beef and fish sandwiches

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 40% more.
  • Corned beef has 9 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. Corned beef has 4.58mg of zinc, while fish sandwiches have 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than corned beef.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +834.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +806.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.6%
Contains more FatsFats +52.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5578.7%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +833.9%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.68µg 40%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.49mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 6.257g 37%
Selenium 32.8µg 18µg 27%
Cholesterol 98mg 35mg 21%
Saturated fat 6.34g 1.949g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 2.595g 17%
Sodium 973mg 602mg 16%
Protein 18.17g 10.29g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.21mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.07mg 12%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 13.6µg 10%
Folate 6µg 46µg 10%
Fats 18.98g 12.45g 10%
Carbs 0.47g 26.69g 9%
Copper 0.154mg 0.075mg 9%
Choline 69.2mg 28.9mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.15mg 6%
Iron 1.86mg 1.5mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.55mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 37mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Potassium 145mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.14mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 9IU 1%
Phosphorus 125mg 116mg 1%
Calories 251kcal 257kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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Corned beef Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.391g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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