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Lamb shoulder vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb shoulder and Luncheon meat

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 68% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
7
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +109.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.4%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
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 +260%
Contains more Iron +109.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.4%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
5
:
4
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 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 B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +115.3%
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +28.7%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +115.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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1
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 22.53g 17.5g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 12.77g Lamb shoulder
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 279kcal 189kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 5mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 0.97mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 170mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 65mg 820mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 2.15mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.03mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 25.4µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.225mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.613mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Folate 20µg 0µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.92µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 8.74g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 5.685g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.565g Lamb shoulder
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
Lamb shoulder 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
51%
Lamb shoulder
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.