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Ground chicken vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground chicken and Luncheon meat?

  • Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% more.
  • Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Luncheon meat. While Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, Luncheon meat has only 300mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Luncheon meat is lower.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types 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 Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +125.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +167.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +125.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +167.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.97

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 B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.128
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% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.128

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Equal in Water - 65.87
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +33%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Equal in Water - 65.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.5%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 23.28g 17.5g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 189kcal
Calcium 8mg 5mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 0.97mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 170mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 300mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 820mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.062mg 0.03mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 14.3µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.16mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.213mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.225mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.613mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.272mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 0µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Trans Fat 0.087g Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.944g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.565g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.055g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
43%
Ground chicken
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.