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Chicken thigh vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken thigh and Luncheon meat

  • Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron, while Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 3 times less Copper than Chicken thigh. Chicken thigh contains 0.09mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Luncheon meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
7
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3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +86.8%
Chicken thigh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +86.8%

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.
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
7
:
4
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.8%
Chicken thigh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Luncheon meat
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
2
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +173.8%
Chicken thigh
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Luncheon meat
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 +61%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +173.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
2
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1
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Chicken thigh
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.04g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 17.5g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.18g 1.04g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 189kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 5mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 0.97mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 170mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 95mg 820mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 2.15mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.03mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 20.5µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.213mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 5.225mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.613mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.272mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 0µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 2.78g 3.944g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 1.565g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
36%
Chicken thigh
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.