Corned beef vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corned beef and summer sausage
- Corned beef is higher in selenium, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6, yet summer sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin A, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Corned beef covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than summer sausage.
- Corned beef contains 2 times more copper than summer sausage. While corned beef contains 0.154mg of copper, summer sausage contains only 0.07mg.
- The amount of sodium in corned beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Sausage, summer, pork, and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.
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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 | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +337.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +912.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +857.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
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Protein
~19.43g
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 7.5µg | 46% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 37.91g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 1483mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.25mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 10.47g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.249mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 3.02g | 16% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 13.68g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 426kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 178mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.76mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 2.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.73µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 19.43g | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 12IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.