Corned beef vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and shortbread different?
- Corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 68% higher.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than shortbread (64).
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +834.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +429% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1686.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1257.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1560.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13470.2% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1142.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 8.326g | 51% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 6.2µg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.49mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 353mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.353mg | 27% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 5.37g | 26% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 63.78g | 21% |
| Folate | 6µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.393mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 2.98mg | 14% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 514kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 0.9mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.071mg | 12% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 26.22g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.314mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 8.105g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 66mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 6.708g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 3.275mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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