Corned beef vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corned beef and wafer
- Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet wafer is richer in copper, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 64% higher.
- Corned beef contains 49 times more cholesterol than wafer. Corned beef contains 98mg of cholesterol, while wafer contains 2mg.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than wafer.
Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 ZincZinc | +320.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +475.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +341.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +287.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3063.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1711.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +683.3% |
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1228.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15368.1% |
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +519.9% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.09µg | 64% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 5.7µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.463mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.09mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 2mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.696mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 4.01mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 72.7g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 4.153g | 23% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 6.6g | 23% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 580mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.203mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.051mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 4.865g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 14.3mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 4.241g | 10% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 433kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.266mg | 7% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 14.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.72mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.858mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.