Corned beef vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Corned beef and Steak
- Corned beef is richer in Copper, yet Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Corned beef is 40% higher.
- Corned beef contains 2 times more Copper than Steak. Corned beef contains 0.154mg of Copper, while Steak contains 0.085mg.
- Steak contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CopperCopper | +81.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +379.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.02g
~equal in
Water
~55.59g
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~9.171g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 19.02g |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 2.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 6.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | |
| Choline | 69.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.931mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.