Corned beef vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corned beef and veal
- Corned beef has more selenium, vitamin B12, and iron; however, veal is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Corned beef covers your daily sodium needs 39% more than veal.
- Veal has 2 times less selenium than corned beef. Corned beef has 32.8µg of selenium, while veal has 13.7µg.
- Veal contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +87.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +49.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.1% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +28.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +37.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 973mg | 83mg | 39% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 13.7µg | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 8.03mg | 31% |
Fats | 18.98g | 7.56g | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 2.84g | 16% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 3.04g | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.27µg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 1.16mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 217mg | 13% |
Protein | 18.17g | 24.38g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 0.99mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
Potassium | 145mg | 337mg | 6% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.87mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 95mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
Calories | 251kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 24mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 103mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.55g | 1% |
Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Folate | 6µg | 11µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats | +151.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +99.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +224.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.1% |