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Corned beef vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and white bread?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while white bread is higher in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and iron.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more IronIron +94.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2336.4%

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%
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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +374%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.3%
Contains more FatsFats +470%
Contains more WaterWater +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10414.9%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1439.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.1%

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 White bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.533mg 42%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.74mg 35%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Folate 6µg 111µg 26%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.698g 26%
Fats 18.98g 3.33g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.599g 22%
Iron 1.86mg 3.61mg 22%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.536mg 22%
Sodium 973mg 490mg 21%
Selenium 32.8µg 22µg 20%
Protein 18.17g 8.85g 19%
Carbs 0.47g 49.42g 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 8mg 144mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.78mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.087mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Choline 69.2mg 14.6mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.602g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.243mg 6%
Copper 0.154mg 0.101mg 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 98mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.536mg 2%
Calories 251kcal 266kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 145mg 126mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.642g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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.
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.