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Lamb vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Luncheon meat?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Lamb has 4 times more Copper than Luncheon meat. Lamb has 0.119mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
  • Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types in this comparison.

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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
Lamb
8
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +107.4%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 300
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
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 +240%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +107.4%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 300

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
Lamb
7
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.613
Lamb
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% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.613

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +40.1%
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +40.1%
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +243.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.565
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 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 +55.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
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 Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 24.52g 17.5g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 12.77g Lamb
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 294kcal 189kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 5mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.97mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 170mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 300mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 820mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.15mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.03mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 26.4µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.225mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.613mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Folate 18µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.92µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 5.685g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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%
Lamb
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.