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Corned beef vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corned beef and Watermelon

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Corned beef.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Watermelon.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Watermelon, raw.

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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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
8
:
2
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +1036.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +4480%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Watermelon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +1036.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +4480%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
9
:
3
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1602.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Watermelon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1602.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
:
2
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Protein +2878.7%
Contains more Fats +12553.3%
Contains more Other +979.2%
Contains more Carbs +1506.4%
Contains more Water +53%
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Watermelon
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +2878.7%
Contains more Fats +12553.3%
Contains more Other +979.2%
Contains more Carbs +1506.4%
Contains more Water +53%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24818.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Watermelon
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24818.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Watermelon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 7.15g Watermelon
Protein 18.17g 0.61g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 0.15g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 7.55g Watermelon
Calories 251kcal 30kcal Corned beef
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 0g 6.2g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 8mg 7mg Corned beef
Iron 1.86mg 0.24mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 11mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 112mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 4.58mg 0.1mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.042mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 32.8µg 0.4µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.05mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.021mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.178mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.221mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.045mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 3µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.007mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.027mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.019mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.018mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.062mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.006mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.015mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.016mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.006mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.037g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.05g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Watermelon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 972mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.324g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.