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Corned beef vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and waffle

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet waffle is richer in calcium, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 58% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 7 times more zinc than waffle. Corned beef contains 4.58mg of zinc, while waffle contains 0.68mg.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +573.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3087.5%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1104.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.9%
~equal in Potassium ~159mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +552%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6900%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +912.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Waffle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.25µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 6.785g 41%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.68mg 35%
Calcium 8mg 255mg 25%
Selenium 32.8µg 46.2µg 24%
Protein 18.17g 7.9g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.263mg 20%
Sodium 973mg 511mg 20%
Saturated fat 6.34g 2.866g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.347mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 3.521g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.056mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Carbs 0.47g 32.9g 11%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.265mg 11%
Folate 6µg 46µg 10%
Copper 0.154mg 0.062mg 10%
Cholesterol 98mg 69mg 10%
Phosphorus 125mg 190mg 9%
Fats 18.98g 14.1g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.073mg 6%
Iron 1.86mg 2.31mg 6%
Calories 251kcal 291kcal 2%
Magnesium 12mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 32.9g N/A
Potassium 145mg 159mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Corned beef
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.474g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.