Corned beef vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Corned beef and Turkey ham?
- Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
- Corned beef has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey ham. While Corned beef has 6.34g of Saturated Fat, Turkey ham has only 1.2g.
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types 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 CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +784.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +374.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +559.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +589.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 4g |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 253mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.154mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 289mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 909mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Choline | 69.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.873g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
34%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.