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

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The main differences between corned beef and white chocolate

  • Corned beef is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet white chocolate is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 65% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 11 times more sodium than white chocolate. Corned beef contains 973mg of sodium, while white chocolate contains 90mg.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +675%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +628.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +506.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.5%
Contains more WaterWater +4499.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12504.3%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.097g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.34g 19.412g 59%
Selenium 32.8µg 4.5µg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.56µg 45%
Sodium 973mg 90mg 38%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.74mg 35%
Cholesterol 98mg 21mg 26%
Protein 18.17g 5.87g 25%
Fats 18.98g 32.09g 20%
Carbs 0.47g 59.24g 20%
Iron 1.86mg 0.24mg 20%
Calcium 8mg 199mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.745mg 14%
Calories 251kcal 539kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.056mg 13%
Copper 0.154mg 0.06mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.282mg 9%
Phosphorus 125mg 176mg 7%
Choline 69.2mg 29.5mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 9.1µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.96mg 5%
Potassium 145mg 286mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.608mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.063mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.013g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 59.04g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 9.097g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.