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Beef sirloin vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef sirloin and Luncheon meat

  • The amount of Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Choline, and Copper in Beef sirloin is higher than in Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat covers your daily Sodium needs 33% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Luncheon meat has 3 times less Copper than Beef sirloin. Beef sirloin has 0.085mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Equal in Selenium - 38.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +97.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +165.1%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Equal in Selenium - 38.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.613
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.613

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +378%
Equal in Water - 65.87
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +378%
Equal in Water - 65.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745.9%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 30.8g 17.5g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 177kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 22mg 5mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.97mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 170mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 300mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 820mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.15mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.03mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.9µg 38.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.16mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.225mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.272mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.92µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 1.915g 3.944g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Beef sirloin
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.