Lamb vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb and corned beef different?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, corned beef is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for corned beef is 39% higher.
- Lamb contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than corned beef. While lamb contains 0.1mg of vitamin B1, corned beef contains only 0.026mg.
- Corned beef has less saturated fat.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +206.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.22g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 72mg | 973mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.63µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.03mg | 23% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 18.17g | 13% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 32.8µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 6.34g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.67g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.42mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 145mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 69.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 18.98g | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 251kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.58mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 9.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.86mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
52%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.