Raw Beef vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and yellow corn:
- Both raw beef and yellow corn are high in potassium.
- Raw beef has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more folate.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Yellow corn has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw beef is high in calories and yellow corn has 71% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 76% |
| Fat | 82% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw beef has less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 321% more protein than yellow corn - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and yellow corn has 98% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Yellow corn has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than raw beef - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw beef and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more folate. Both raw beef and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Beef | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Raw beef has 700% more calcium than yellow corn - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef has 264% more iron than yellow corn - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw beef and yellow corn are high in potassium. is very similar to raw beef for potassium - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both raw beef and yellow corn contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Raw Beef | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.596 G | 0.586 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does raw beef or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw beef is high in calories and yellow corn has 70% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does yellow corn or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw beef has fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and yellow corn are high in potassium. is very similar to raw beef for potassium - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.