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Corned beef
Calories & nutrition facts
canned
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 205 kcal —
- Protein 26 g 52%
- Carbohydrate 1 g 0%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 5.7 g 29%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 1 g —
- Sodium 860 mg 37%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg 7%
- Vitamin E 0.78 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 2.6 mg 16%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.4 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Biotin (B7) 2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 2 µg 83%
Minerals
- Calcium 27 mg 2%
- Iron 2.4 mg 13%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 130 mg 10%
- Potassium 140 mg 3%
- Zinc 5.5 mg 50%
- Copper 0.18 mg 20%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 8 µg 15%
- Iodine 14 µg 9%
Similar foods
- Corned beef hashwith potato, canned164 kcal / 100 g
- Corned beef brisketcured, raw198 kcal / 100 g
- German corned beefwith pork rind, canned159 kcal / 100 g
- Lite corned beefcanned, Salisbury213 kcal / 100 g
- Corned beef loafjellied153 kcal / 100 g
- Beefcanned154 kcal / 100 g
- Pressed beefcanned141 kcal / 100 g
- Corned porkcanned143 kcal / 100 g
- Canned beef in jellycanned87 kcal / 100 g
- Beef stewcanned entree99 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Corned beef
How do you cook corned beef so it crisps without drying out?
Slice it thinly, pat the slices dry and fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side. Add it to the pan in a single layer so it browns rather than steams.
What can you make with corned beef besides sandwiches?
Fry it with diced potatoes and onion for corned beef hash, or fold it into an omelette. It also works in a Reuben-style sandwich with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and mustard.
What goes well with corned beef?
Mustard, pickles and sauerkraut cut through its savoury, salty flavour. For a meal, pair it with boiled potatoes and cabbage, or serve it with eggs and fried potatoes.
How should you store opened corned beef?
Transfer leftovers from the tin to a covered container and refrigerate promptly; use them within 3–4 days. Keep unopened tins in a cool, dry cupboard and follow any storage instructions once opened.
Can you eat corned beef straight from the tin?
Yes. Canned corned beef is cooked during processing, so you can eat it cold, or warm it in a pan for sandwiches, hash or a quick meal.
Is corned beef the same as corned beef brisket?
Not always: corned beef is beef cured in brine, while corned beef brisket names the particular cut used. The brisket entry has 251 kcal per 100 g, compared with 205 kcal per 100 g for corned beef.
How much protein is in a portion of corned beef?
A 50 g serving provides 13 g of protein. It is also a salty cured meat, so a modest portion can bring plenty of flavour to a meal.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-128 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
